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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.
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.
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.
FAQ
When you call our toll-free emergency number (0 8000 2255 372), you are immediately connected to a trained medical dispatcher. The dispatcher will assess the situation (triage) and quickly connect you with the nearest available emergency responders, including paramedics, ambulances, and medical professionals. We ensure on-site treatment and, where necessary, safe transport to a verified emergency-ready hospital.
Most health insurance plans only begin to cover your care once you arrive at the hospital. Emergency medical cover ensures that you get the urgent care you need before you reach the hospital, from dispatching an ambulance to stabilizing you on-site, and getting you to the right facility fast. It bridges the gap between the incident and hospital care, which can be life-saving.
Yes! Our emergency toll-free number (0 8000 2255 372) is available 24/7, every day of the week. No matter the time or day, help is just one call away.
Emergency Response Africa (ERA) offers a connected emergency care system, not just an ambulance. Unlike traditional ambulance services, ERA coordinates the entire emergency response process from real-time dispatch, triage, on-site care, to hospital coordination. Our growing network of verified responders and hospitals ensures faster, smarter, and more reliable care when minutes matter most.
No, ERA is a social enterprise, a for-profit company committed to solving critical healthcare challenges and saving lives. Our mission is to ensure fast and reliable emergency care across Africa.
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0 8000 2255 372
