When Alex arrived at hospital struggling to breathe, EECC-trained staff quickly gave oxygen and fluids to stabilise him. He was later diagnosed with liver failure and referred for further treatment. Thanks to EECC, Alex recovered—and his life continues.

When Amina arrived at hospital in shock from heavy bleeding, EECC-trained staff acted quickly. IV fluids and fast intervention stabilised her. Thanks to timely, essential care, Amina recovered and returned home to her child—another life saved through EECC

Health workers across Tanzania are praising EECC training for equipping them with simple, life-saving skills. From better airway management to timely follow-up care, the course is helping nurses and clinicians deliver critical care—even without access to intensive care units.

When baby Dayana arrived at hospital struggling to breathe, a nurse trained in Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) acted fast. Oxygen and antibiotics stabilised her. Thanks to quick action and simple care, Dayana recovered fully and returned home smiling.

After giving birth, Diana began bleeding heavily and went into shock. Trained health workers used the Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) approach to stabilise her quickly. Thanks to timely action and simple interventions, Diana survived—and went home to her family.

When baby Deborah struggled to breathe, a trained nurse using Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) acted fast. With oxygen, careful positioning, and teamwork, Deborah recovered from severe pneumonia. EECC saved her life—simple care, delivered at the right time.

When Nickson arrived at hospital struggling to breathe, EECC-trained nurses acted fast. Oxygen therapy and careful positioning helped him stabilise. Further care revealed heart failure, which was treated. Thanks to timely EECC interventions, Nickson recovered—and returned home to his family.

At Tanzania’s National Medical Congress, Dr Isaac Maro highlighted how Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) can strengthen health systems. Drawing on ACIOS findings, he showed how simple, life-saving care can improve resilience, accessibility, and outcomes across the country.

At the 13th MUHAS Scientific Conference, EECC Global founders and collaborators highlighted how simple, life-saving care can strengthen health systems. Their presentations showcased evidence, implementation, and training efforts that are transforming emergency and critical care in Tanzania and beyond.

After a car crash left Elias critically ill, fast action using Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) saved his life. Simple treatments like oxygen, fluids, and bleeding control made all the difference. This is EECC—timely, effective, life-saving care.

Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) could prevent 1 million deaths each year by providing simple, low-cost treatments to critically ill patients. Scaled globally, EECC offers a powerful, cost-effective way to save lives and strengthen health systems.

On May 23rd in Gothenburg, 120 healthcare professionals took part in EECC training, exploring simple, lifesaving care for critically ill patients. The event highlighted how EECC can improve outcomes across specialties and settings, from surgery to policy and ICU care.

When Claude arrived at a rural hospital in Tanzania, he was in a life-threatening condition. Thanks to essential emergency and critical care (EECC), including oxygen and close monitoring, his life was saved — showing how simple care can make a difference.

New EECC training courses are launching across Tanzania’s Songwe region, equipping healthcare workers with life-saving skills. Vwawa District Hospital is leading the way, aiming for 100% coverage and becoming Tanzania’s first EECC centre of excellence.

At the 2025 World Health Assembly, EECC Global’s Karima Khalid spotlighted critical gaps in basic hospital care. Speaking at two key events, she urged global leaders to prioritise simple, life-saving treatments for all critically ill patients in all hospital settings.

Vital Signs Directed Therapy helps health workers spot danger signs early and take life-saving action. As a key element of Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC), it offers a simple, effective way to reduce deaths from critical illness worldwide.

At the SATA 2025 Conference, Karima Khalid of EECC Global shared how simple, low-cost emergency care saves lives. Her talk highlighted the urgent need for Essential Emergency and Critical Care in general wards, where most critically ill patients are treated.

Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) saves lives with simple, low-cost treatments for critically ill patients. Yet it’s often overlooked. Learn why EECC should be the foundation of every health system—not an afterthought.

Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) is life-saving care that all critically ill patients should receive. Research has defined a clear, low-cost package of clinical actions and hospital requirements to help reduce preventable deaths in hospitals worldwide.

Tanzania is scaling up lifesaving care through the EECCiT programme, training healthcare workers to deliver essential emergency and critical care. This low-cost, high-impact approach is strengthening hospitals and improving survival for critically ill patients across six key regions.