10,000 Nigerians to be trained under new emergency response initiative

The Doctors On Call Health Support Initiative is launching a significant program to bolster Nigeria's emergency response capabilities. Founder Adejobi Adeloye announced plans to train 10,000 Nigerians in crucial skills like emergency response and telehealth coordination. This initiative, dubbed the "NovaDOC Integrated Emergency Response and Digital Health Ecosystem," is designed to tackle the persistent challenges faced in Nigeria's healthcare system, particularly the delayed response to accidents and medical emergencies.

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We promised to train 10,000 Nigerians, and we are fulfilling that promise through this initiative.

Adeloye highlighted the critical need for this program, stating, "For far too long, our nation has grappled with fragmented emergency response systems, delayed access to care, and preventable deaths." The NovaDOC ecosystem aims to provide an all-in-one solution, integrating emergency medical kits, telehealth services, and responder coordination. This comprehensive approach seeks to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind during emergencies, a stark contrast to the current reality where many victims succumb to injuries before reaching medical facilities.

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For far too long, our nation has grappled with fragmented emergency response systems, delayed access to care, and preventable deaths.

The initiative also focuses on creating employment opportunities within the healthcare support sector and aims to produce 1,000 certified facilitators to sustain training nationwide. This move is particularly relevant given the high rates of road traffic accidents, insecurity-related injuries, and other emergencies in Nigeria. The Doctors On Call's proactive step through the NovaDOC ecosystem demonstrates a commitment to leveraging digital health and practical training to save lives and improve healthcare accessibility across the country.

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Today, we are unveiling a revolutionary all-in-one healthcare innovation that addresses these challenges directly and ensures that no Nigerian is left behind during emergencies.