For the first time in decades, Nigeria is now building its own capacity to handle airborne medical emergencies, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign countries for air evacuations during crises.
The three-day aeromedical training in Lagos involved doctors, nurses, and military personnel who were equipped with modern protocols for treating and transporting patients in critical condition via aircraft.
“This is a step toward medical sovereignty,” said Dr. Florence Akinlade, coordinator of the program. “Nigerians should not have to wait hours for foreign crews. We now have trained people here ready to save lives.”
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The training also covered post-disaster rapid response, maternal emergency airlifts, and in-flight surgeries. It’s part of a broader initiative to improve Nigeria’s emergency healthcare infrastructure and reduce fatality rates in accident-prone or remote regions.
Health experts say the impact of this initiative will be felt not only during emergencies but also in improving access to specialist care in rural areas.
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