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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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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The Gambia
Malawi
EECC work in Malawi is advancing through the Critical Care Nurses Association of Malawi (CCNAM), recently launched during the National Organization of Nurses and Midwives conference. Led by Raphael Kazidule, Shidah Kanyika, and Rodwell Gundo, the association brings together nurses from across the country to promote collaboration, advocacy, and professional development in critical care. Most members are yet to receive formal EECC training, but a national training session is planned to strengthen capacity. Through CCNAM, the team aims to integrate EECC into practice, improving the quality of care for critically ill patients and supporting families during life-threatening medical emergencies.
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The EECC team of Rebecca Silvers, Qihua Zhang, Rashmisha Maharjan, Ramesh Maharjan, Bhawana Regmi, Ujma Shrestha and Ravi Ram Shreshtha are conducting a cross-sectional, quantitative study to assess the availability, readiness, and integration of EECC services in four academic hospitals in urban Nepal. Using structured facility- and ward-level surveys, the study will evaluate critical care infrastructure, resource distribution, and workforce capacity. This design allows for comparative analysis across hospitals, helping to identify disparities in EECC implementation. Findings will highlight key shortages—such as oxygen, monitoring equipment, and medical supplies—and inform strategies to strengthen essential emergency and critical care for critically ill patients in Nepal’s hospital system.
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Nepal
Burundi
The EECC Burundi Hub, led by Dr Gilles Eloi Rwibuka and established under ABPCAAR, is launching a national initiative to strengthen emergency and critical care. Key goals include formal registration, a pilot at Tereziya Hospital, national stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of findings. The pilot will assess current care and demonstrate EECC’s impact, forming a model for wider implementation. Outreach activities will involve congress presentations and workshops, while research findings will be published to support system-wide change. A structured monitoring plan ensures accountability. Through leadership, local adaptation, and scientific exchange, EECC Burundi aims to drive sustainable improvements in critical care.
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In Nigeria, the EECC National Hub, led by Prof Alhassan Datti Mohammed, Dr Irene Akhideno, and Halima Kabara PhD, has built strong national momentum. A 29-member Working Group and eight zonal teams are engaging doctors and nurses from across subspecialties. Plans include nationwide surveys to assess EECC knowledge and facility readiness, followed by sensitization workshops. EECC will feature at major upcoming medical conferences, including the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists and the West African College of Surgeons. This broad-based approach lays the groundwork for integrating EECC into hospitals nationwide, with an emphasis on reaching secondary healthcare providers across all geopolitical zones.
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Nigeria
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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The EECC Sweden Hub, led by Otto Schell, Emily Tegnell, Andreas Wellhagen, Hilda Green, Frida Aronsson, Jonna Idh, and Johanna Larsson, is actively advancing Essential Emergency and Critical Care through implementation research, training development, global advocacy, and partnerships. The team is sharing insights at major events, including the Critical Care Conference in Dubai, Anaesthesia Day in Västra Götaland, the World Congress of Intensive Care in Vancouver, and the Swedish Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
A dedicated “EECC Day” in Sweden on October 9th will further strengthen national awareness and collaboration in emergency and critical care.
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