Our story

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Our Vision and Mission

Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) is a community of passionate and empathetic individuals committed to providing basic healthcare for society’s poorest and most vulnerable through grassroots initiatives.

We believe every life is precious and must be protected. That is why our mantra is: “That None Should Die.” This reflects our dissatisfaction with the current reality in Nigeria, where thousands lose their lives to medical conditions that could be treated with as little as ₦30,000 ($19).

Our Initiatives

Since founding in 2015, we have actively saved thousands of lives through our grassroots initiatives, addressing the pain points of indigent and vulnerable Nigerians.

Covering Emergency Medical Bills of Indigent Patients

Every day across Nigeria, countless men, women, and children die in hospitals simply because they cannot afford small emergency medical bills. Road crashes further worsen the statistics, with an estimated 1.35 million people globally killed or maimed annually.

HEI bridges this gap by covering the emergency medical bills of indigent patients for acute, non-chronic conditions and road traffic accidents. To date, we have partnered with 91 hospitals nationwide, ensuring verified emergency cases are treated without delay. With your support, we aim to expand to 275 hospitals, saving thousands more lives across Nigeria.

To tackle preventable road crash deaths, we also work with key emergency institutions, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Ambulance Services. We cover the initial 24-hour cost of resuscitation and stabilization, and over 85% of victims assisted under this scheme have survived.

Training First Responders

Beyond financial assistance, HEI strengthens communities’ ability to respond to emergencies by training First Responders and health professionals in CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and other lifesaving skills.
 
We have trained government officials, corporate organizations, artisans (mechanics, vulcanizers, dispatch riders, etc.), Youth Corps, and students across Nigeria. With the Lagos, Kwara, and Rivers States Ministries of Education’s approval, we are also extending this training to all secondary school students. 
 
So far, we have trained over 147,600 First Responders, and with the rollout of our iResponder mobile app, we plan to train over 950,000 lay First Responders nationwide in the next three years. Our goal is to empower Nigerians to save lives during emergencies instead of standing by as passive onlookers.
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Our Impact (2015 – Present)

  • Provided emergency medical assistance to over 35,700 indigent patients, including more than 21,800 children.
  • Supported 6,870+ road traffic crash victims with post-crash care.
  • Provided Therapeutic food for 8,200 malnourished children 
  • Trained 147,500+ First Responders across communities, schools, and organizations.
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  • Partner with at least 274 hospitals nationwide.
  • Provide lifesaving medical care to 172,00 indigent patients.
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  • Train 375,000+ First Aid Responders.
  • Provide malnutrition Alleviation Program for 50,000 malnourished children  of 0 to 5years 
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  • Improve our health emergency awareness outreach through better social media awareness programs and campaigns. 
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SOME OF OUR PARTNER HOSPITALS…

The Nigerian healthcare system grapples with numerous challenges, significantly heightening the risk of avoidable deaths.

HEI responds by bridging these gaps, offering timely medical intervention through collaborations with key public hospitals, including:

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  • Ajeromi General Hospital, Ajegunle, Lagos
  • Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos
  • Apapa General Hospital, Lagos;
  • Badagry General Hospital;
  • Ebutte Metta Health Centre, Lagos
  • Federal Medical Centre Ebutte Metta, Lagos
  • Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos
  • Isolo General Hospital, Lagos;
  • Lagos Island Maternity;
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  • Lagos State University Teaching. Hospital, (LASUTH)
  • Lagos University Teaching Hospital, (LUTH)
  • Massey Children Hospital, Lagos
  • Mushin General Hospital, Lagos;
  • Police Medical Clinic Falomo, Lagos
  • Randle General Hospital, Surulere, Lagos
  • Shomolu General Hospital, Shomolu, Lagos;
  • University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH);
  • Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
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