PRIMERS
Strengthening Nigeria's Emergency Medical Response
The Prehospital Medical Emergency Response Scheme (PRIMERS) is an innovative, community-based ambulance service implemented by Goodman & Hope Global Nigeria (GHGN) in collaboration with Afakalkhayr Global Health Nigeria (AGHN), under the supervision of NEMSAS and the Niger State Ministry of Health.
PRIMERS provides free, rapid, and reliable prehospital emergency care to bridge the gap between the point of incident and the point of treatment. Through a network of GPS-enabled ambulances, trained Basic Life Support responders, and a 24/7 coordination centre, the programme aims to reduce emergency response times by over 80% and save thousands of lives in Niger State.
By integrating technology, partnerships, and local capacity-building, PRIMERS is creating a scalable model for Nigeria's Emergency Medical Service system, demonstrating how collaboration and innovation can transform health outcomes and ensure timely, life-saving care for all.