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Impacting Nations: Fast, reliable emergency response for the public sector.
More than half of all deaths that occur in lower middle income countries can be prevented through timely emergency response.
Less than 9% of the African continent is covered by formal emergency medical services systems.
Just 3 out of 100 citizens call for help in an emergency, because they are not sure that existing systems are reliable.
More than 6 million deaths occur annually from poorly managed emergencies. Learn how we partner with governments to protect their citizens.
As African governments move to deliver Universal Health Coverage and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, emergency response offers an important solution for improving access to care. Emergency Response Africa partners with governments through public-private partnerships and technical partnerships to achieve SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing, 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth , and 17 – Partnership for the Goals, by establishing and operating effective emergency services.
With a critical focus on finance, operations, technology and data, ERA offers governments a turnkey solution to manage the complete delivery of fast, reliable emergency services. Our solution spans creative and sustainable financing models and capacity building of prehospital and hospital emergency wards to asset management, data analysis, and optimized resource allocation.
We design holistic, sustainable emergency services programs that help Governments drive Impact and Internally Generated Revenue.
Case Study
Ekiti State Government partners Emergency Response Africa to deliver fast, reliable ambulance services
The Ekiti State Government Ministry of Health and Human Services launched Ekiti State Ambulance Services (EKSAMs) in February 2022 and entered into a technical partnership to drive effectiveness of the new service. Working with EKSAMS, we are providing access to our Signal platform for public sector, technical support, and capacity building opportunities for the ambulance services staff.
Edo State Government Partners with Emergency Response Africa toLaunch EdoEMS
The Edo State Government launched the Edo Emergency Medical Service (EdoEMS)
on March 5, 2024, in partnership with Emergency Response Africa and with support from the
Fund for Innovation in Development (FID). The initiative began in three pilot areas: Oredo, Egor,
and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas. Emergency Response Africa deployed smart dispatching technology and a network of Community-Based First Responders to ensure that
citizens in Edo State, starting with the pilot areas, can access timely and appropriate care during
medical emergencies.
Case Study
Rivers State Ministry of Health Partners with Emergency Response Africa to Design an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
Emergency Response Africa partnered with the Rivers State Ministry of Health to design
the Rivers State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (REMSAS), a scalable
EMS framework tailored to local needs. Commissioned in July 2024 by His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, REMSAS aims to provide equitable, timely, and efficient emergency
healthcare across the state. The collaboration, guided by insights from a comprehensive
baseline assessment, emphasized the critical role of data in improving service delivery and
patient outcomes. This project marks a significant step toward strengthening emergency
medical care for all residents of Rivers State.
Case Study
Ogun State Ministry of Health Partners with Emergency Response Africa to Launch the Rural Maternal Health Emergency Transport Service (R-MHET)
The Ogun State Ministry of Health, in partnership with Emergency Response Africa,
launched the Rural Maternal Health Emergency Transport (R-MHET) service in Ogun State,
starting with a pilot in Odeda Local Government, to address maternal mortality in rural communities. Supported by the Novartis Foundation and The Global Fund, this initiative ensures
swift and reliable emergency transportation for pregnant women, providing access to timely
medical care.
