Nigeria - 2016 - Health

Policy on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Nigeria

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This policy highlights Nigeria’s plan to improve effectiveness of its medical emergency response system to better address emergency situations and also reform the processes of attending to patients by health providers. Through this plan, Nigeria clearly highlight the emergency medical service pathways and the roles of all stakeholders involved along the value chain.

Process Flow

Hospital Services Department, Ministry of Health ⬤

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health ⬤

Office of the Minister of State for Health ⬤

Office of the Minister for Health ⬤

Federal Executive Council ⬤

Contacts

Approver

Ahmadu Ganye

Director of Hospital Services

Ministry of Health

Approver

Ngozi R. C. Azodoh

Director

Ministry of Health

Approver

Adeleke O. Mamora

Honourable Minister of State

Ministry of Health

Approver

Osagie Ehanire

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Health

Approver

Muhammadu Buhari

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Policy on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Nigeria Current Version

January 2022

This policy highlights Nigeria’s plan to improve effectiveness of its medical emergency response system to better address emergency situations and also reform the processes of attending to patients by health providers. Through this plan, Nigeria clearly highlight the emergency medical service pathways and the roles of all stakeholders involved along the value chain.

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