This statement was delivered on Wednesday in Abuja by Dr. Felix Ogedegbe, Chairman of the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC), at a bi-weekly ministerial media conference that was moderated by Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health. He claims that the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) committee was established and given the task of implementing an ambulance service for Nigeria four years ago. He claimed that the goal was to get Nigeria to the stage where it could join other nations with national emergency medical services.
According to Ogedegbe, this system would allow Nigerians who required emergency medical attention to call a three-digit number and receive assistance right away. The chairman stated that the country was notorious for having poor health indicators that led to high death rates, which were frequently caused by people being unable to get timely medical care. “The services will assist the public anytime they require immediate emergency care.”
The project is to help people who are at risk of death or disability.
Many experiments have been conducted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the pilot state, and a call to 112 was sent directly to the emergency communication center, which subsequently informed the medical dispatch system to send an ambulance to the scene. “This will take place in the FCT, and specific private and public hospitals that collaborate effectively have been chosen as emergency treatment centers, together with specific private and public emergency ambulance service providers. Here, there are important issues. At-need payment is not required for those who are in danger of dying or becoming disabled.”
“We hope and pray that all of the lessons we will gain from the pilot phase can be utilized to then spread out this system in the rest of the country,” the statement reads. “They have to be able to call on the ambulance and be attended to.” However, he advised all governments to follow the FCT’s example of preparation and make sure that all necessary structures and new medications are competent and equipped for an accelerated deployment.
The program is to promote quality healthcare in the nation.
A few private and public hospitals have been carefully selected to launch the program by October 14 of this year, and Abuja, the federal capital, has been chosen as the program’s pilot state. Two states from each of the nation’s six geopolitical zones have also been chosen from among the twelve states. The program’s objectives are to increase access to high-quality healthcare and lower Nigeria’s rate of sudden deaths. It is a private initiative that works in conjunction with the federal ministry of health.
It is important for ambulance response times to be as quick as possible in order to prevent more severe complications and death. When a person suffers a heart attack, for example, every minute that passes without treatment can mean permanent damage to the heart muscle. Similarly, when a stroke victim arrives at the hospital, the sooner they can receive treatment, the better their chances are of making a full recovery. In general, the faster an ambulance can get to a patient, the better the outcome is likely to be. This is why it is so important for ambulance services to have well-trained staff and adequate resources. By ensuring that ambulance response times are as quick as possible, we can help save lives and prevent serious complications.
NEMSAS and others should provide urgent health services to Nigerians.
According to NAN, NEMSAS is the operational arm of the third disbursement gateway, which the National Health Act (NHA) authorized, and is responsible for allocating 5% of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund for Emergency Medical Treatment to Nigerians in need of urgent medical treatment. It tackles a significant flaw in Nigeria’s health system, which does not provide for physical or financial access to first aid or medical care in the event of any form of emergency posing a threat to life. Additionally, the Federal Ministry of Health launched the Implementation Manual and signed a multi-sectoral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in February to operationalize NEMSAS.
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I don’t just understand our government at this point is when we are doiñg this but let’s see how functional it would be when it get started and I hope the emergency line would really do their jobs.
This emergency of a thing will really help a lot I hope it all work out as we thought it will be because our health sector is not that standard but with this people will be helped a lot
We are keeping our fingers crossed and saying our prayers that all of the knowledge and experience that we will learn during the pilot phase will allow us to successfully implement this system throughout the rest of the country.
We sincerely hope and pray that all of the knowledge we will gather from the pilot phase will be put to good use in implementing this system across the rest of the nation.
Four years ago, the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) committee was formed and charged with putting an ambulance service in place for Nigeria.
the country is known for having poor health indicators that led to high fatality rates, which were frequently caused by individuals being unable to seek prompt medical attention.
Those who are at risk of passing away or becoming disabled are exempt from the need that they make payments on an as-needed basis.
Other state should Follow the FCT’s example of preparation and ensure all essential infrastructure and new drugs are ready for rapid deployment.
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To kick off the initiative, a handpicked group of hospitals, both public and private, as well as the state capital of Abuja, which will serve as the program’s experimental location, were selected after careful consideration.
The travel time will be cut in half thanks to the airport, and the state’s thriving business community will be much easier to reach.
To launch the effort, a combination of public and commercial hospitals, as well as Abuja, the state capital, were carefully chosen.
They should quickly start it o. S lot of Nigerians are losing their lives a s a result of lack of immediate or first aid care. They should start the emergency trial quick.
Those individuals who are at an increased risk of dying or becoming disabled are excluded from the need that they make contributions on an as-needed basis.
The nation is notorious for having poor health indicators, which led to high fatality rates. These high rates were frequently the result of persons being unable to seek appropriate medical assistance, which contributed to the overall problem.
This is development is long overdue but it is a welcome development because it will safe lots of life.
The federal government will start the emergency ambulance services’ trial plan. Seeing is believing we have heard a lot. So any one we see we go believe oo
It is nice the memorandum to tackle a significant flaw in Nigeria’s health system were signed. This funds will go a long way in improving the country’s health system.
Well this is a nice progress but on a norms Nigeria healthcare sector should have develop more than this. Government should be endeavor to expedite the development structure.
Emergency ambulance services will be a good move by the Federal Government to reduce the rate of death due to untimely intervention. I hope it will successful be implemented and well managed. Federal Government needs to work more on health services,
The emergency ambulance service that will be given a trial by the federal government will serve in saving several lives.
A lot of people lost their lives because of lack of immediate medical attention. Every minutes counts in saving lifes. It is important for ambulance response times to be as quick as possible in order to prevent more severe complications and death.
To prevent more serious complications and death, it is crucial that ambulances arrive as soon as possible. With the FG’s intervention, hopefully death rates would be reduced significantly