EECC National Hubs & Groups
EECC National Hubs & Groups are local teams improving care for critically ill patients by applying the vision and values of EECC in their own countries.
In Somalia, Royal and Demartino Hospitals in Mogadishu are advancing emergency care through Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) training and facility assessments. Led by Dr. Isse B. Mohamed, an anaesthesiologist and critical care specialist, Staff from all departments—clinical and non-clinical—are learning to identify and manage life-threatening conditions using simple, effective interventions.
Facility assessments help pinpoint resource gaps and guide improvements. This work supports a growing national vision to integrate EECC across hospitals in Somalia, ensuring timely, life-saving care is available to all who need it.
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Somalia
Lebanon
In Lebanon, healthcare workers are receiving Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) training tailored for crisis settings.
Led by Dr. Märit Halmin, an ICU doctor and cardiologist, sessions in Beirut and Jbel train 100s of nurses and doctors to recognise and manage critical illness with simple, life-saving interventions.
A key focus is identifying deteriorating patients early—a crucial skill in resource-limited and high-pressure environments. The adapted, hands-on courses include early detection, resuscitation, and teamwork—essential skills in conflict-affected areas where rapid, effective care can save lives even with limited resources.
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At Al Sabbah Children's Hospital in Juba, South Sudan, healthcare workers are being trained in Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) to improve care for critically ill children.
Led by Frida Aronsson, an ICU nurse, and Dr Johanna Larsson, a paediatrician, and as the hospital prepares to open a High-Dependency Care Unit, staff have received practical training in vital signs monitoring, airway and breathing support, fluid resuscitation, and paediatric-focused interventions.
This initiative strengthens teamwork and equips staff with the skills needed to deliver life-saving care in a setting with limited critical care resources.
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South Sudan
Tanzania
In Tanzania, Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) is being implemented in six regions, including Zanzibar, through a government-led initiative supported by international and academic partners.
Health workers are being trained to deliver life-saving care in primary facilities, backed by research and economic analysis to inform a national scale-up.
EECC Champions Workshops and the POETIC project are also helping to build skills, gather evidence, and improve critical care policy and practice across the country.
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In The Gambia, efforts are underway to introduce Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC).
Led by Alhagie MM Baldeh, a local organisation has been established and is now registered with the African Federation of Critical Care Nurses.
Early outreach includes engaging medical students through the University of The Gambia and forming a national healthcare group.
Next steps involve launching research on EECC effectiveness, briefing stakeholders, and developing a handover checklist for critically ill patients to strengthen continuity of care.
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