LFR International announced a new partnership with the Health Emergency Initiative on Wednesday.
This, the organisation said, would enable the training of 350 first responders in Nigeria.
According to the statement, this will be the seventh country where LFR holds first responder operations and sixth in sub-Saharan Africa.
“LFR and HEI signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week detailing the goals of the collaboration.
“By implementing LFR’s proven training program, HEI seeks to improve outcomes between the site of injury and hospital admission.
“This will be done by enrolling 350 first responders in the LFR/HEI program, with options to increase numbers in the program over the following year. The two organizations aim to reduce fatalities from road traffic accidents, which are currently the leading cause of youth casualties in Nigeria,” the statement added.
LFR International Co-Founder, Zachary Eisner, was also quoted as saying, “HEI has a proven track record of improving post-crash care in Nigeria.
“We are so grateful for the work that HEI is doing and know that we are aligned in our mission to save lives. We can’t wait to get started with our partners on the ground in Nigeria.”