First aid tips- how to treat burns, cuts and bites
What would you do if you got a cut or bite from a spider or insect? How will you handle it if you get a
My first Naija Christmas – how it went down
Photo by Mizuno K My first visit to Nigeria in December 2015 to have my very first Naija Christmas was a bittersweet experience. We arrived in Lagos in November, weeks before our family Christmas getaway in Elekahia, Port Harcourt. Growing up in Montreal, Canada, I didn’t know what to expect. The knowledge I had of …
Managing emergencies during ember months in Nigeria
Have you ever been forced to pray and fast against ember months by your African parents? Or you have several danger stories about ember months and you now dread these months? Let’s take a look into what ember months really are. The ember months If you’re a Nigerian, you definitely are familiar with the phrase …
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Have a safe Detty December with Emergency Response Africa’s travel plan
Enjoying a safe detty December – When Kike decided to travel to Nigeria for the holidays, she hesitated to tell her parents because she knew they wouldn’t approve. The last time she was in Nigeria spending time with her cousins enjoying her detty December, they had gotten into an accident and her leg got trapped …
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How To prevent child drowning
Child drowning – In our previous article, we talked about how dangerous water can be, recognizing the signs of drowning and first aid skills you need to save someone who is drowning. In this article, we’ll look into strategic ways to prevent drowning. First, here are five things you should not be found doing if …
Health insurance in Nigeria: Is it worth it?
Health Insurance costs in Nigeria are on the rise. People are spending so much more on healthcare that paying out of pocket is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many. It is getting more common to receive appeals for donations for healthcare costs which could have been covered by a health insurance plan. It’s no wonder that …
How to save someone who is drowning
Drowning is a silent and many times sudden kind of emergency that can happen to any individual who is near water. Every second counts in such situations and the knowledge of how to act quickly enough could be the thin line between life and death. Without proper guidance, it is easy to panic, which does …
How to stay sane while living in Nigeria
It’s the 21st century, living in Nigeria continues to be no mean feat. In fact, it ranks among the lowest in Africa when it comes to life expectancy and an alarming number of its citizens are living in poverty. It is evident that a lot needs to be done if we are to improve our …
Detty December Checklist: A Guide to Christmas Vacations in Nigeria
Christmas comes earlier and earlier each year. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to be getting shorter, too. That’s why every December, for Nigerians in the diaspora, a Detty December checklist to serve as a guide when traveling down is a great idea. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about traveling …
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