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First Response We provide world class, competitively priced pre-hospital care & medical support services in remote

With an alarming estimate of 354 million people currently living with Hepatitis, this infection claims a life every 30 s...
28/07/2023

With an alarming estimate of 354 million people currently living with Hepatitis, this infection claims a life every 30 seconds, surpassing the combined death toll of malaria and HIV. Around 70% of Hepatitis B infections worldwide are concentrated in Africa. It's time to raise awareness and take action against this deadly threat.

If you are looking to educate your workforce about disease prevention and management, or require fit-to-work assessment services, First Response is here to help. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the health of your employees.

To learn more about our comprehensive training and service offerings, please reach out to Tony@Response-Med.com.

Let's work together to combat Hepatitis and protect the well-being of your workforce. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against this life-threatening infection.

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Did you know that each year, there are 236,000 deaths caused by drowning? Over t...
25/07/2023

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Did you know that each year, there are 236,000 deaths caused by drowning?

Over the past decade, approximately 2.5 million lives have been lost due to drowning, making it a critical issue we must address. Drowning accounts for a staggering 7% of all injury-related deaths globally, ranking as the 3rd greatest cause of death.

But we can change this — First Response's First Aid Training empowers remote site teams with essential knowledge and preventative measures to avoid drowning incidents on site. Together, we can create safer environments and save lives.

Contact tony@response-med to learn more about our First Aid Training offerings.

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First Response Ethiopia is currently seeking a qualified and experienced General Manager to join our team. If you are a ...
09/06/2023

First Response Ethiopia is currently seeking a qualified and experienced General Manager to join our team. If you are a suitable candidate, we invite you to share your CV with fre7ethiopia@gmail.com and diana@response-med.com.

The number of to***co smokers in the WHO Africa region was estimated at 52 million in 2000 but increased to 66 million i...
01/06/2023

The number of to***co smokers in the WHO Africa region was estimated at 52 million in 2000 but increased to 66 million in 2015. It is projected to increase to 84 million in 2025 making the region one of only two regions in the world projected to have an increase in the number of to***co smokers.

Given that Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest relative increase in the number of to***co users than any other region, it is predicted to become the epicentre of the next to***co epidemic. We need to act now to prevent this outcome.

Grow food, not to***co.

Did you know that every year, a staggering 8 million lives are lost due to to***co-related causes? What's even more ala...
31/05/2023

Did you know that every year, a staggering 8 million lives are lost due to to***co-related causes? What's even more alarming is that 80% of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. We cannot turn a blind eye to this global health crisis any longer. It's time to take action!

Education, awareness, and support are crucial in combating to***co use and its devastating effects. Let's empower individuals, communities, and governments to take decisive action against to***co and protect the health and well-being of millions of people.


National and subnational immunisation coverage rates have stagnated in many countries, and it’s time to catch up. We sta...
28/04/2023

National and subnational immunisation coverage rates have stagnated in many countries, and it’s time to catch up.

We stand with The World Health Organization in promoting better access to vaccination in the African Region and encouraging parents to keep their children’s vaccination schedules up to date because !

Diseases like polio belong in the history books. Let’s get vaccines to the children who need them. Catching up on vaccinations means healthier kids and stronger, safer communities.

Let's join forces to ensure that every child in Africa can receive life-saving vaccines. Although the African region fac...
27/04/2023

Let's join forces to ensure that every child in Africa can receive life-saving vaccines. Although the African region faces challenges in accessing vaccines, we can make a significant impact by spreading awareness and taking action.

Around 1 in 5 African children still lack access to basic vaccines, resulting in over 30 million under-five children suffering from vaccine-preventable diseases each year. This unfortunate reality leads to more than half a million children dying annually from VPDs, which accounts for roughly 58% of global VPD-related deaths.

In light of World Immunisation Week, let's encourage everyone to speak with their local healthcare provider if their children or loved ones have missed their vaccines. Remember, !

Gaps in global immunisation coverage have led to serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases including polio, chol...
26/04/2023

Gaps in global immunisation coverage have led to serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases including polio, cholera & measles.

It's not too late to turn the tide. We know that & improving access around the 🌎 will protect our children and their futures.

It's time to deliver zero malaria. We stand with the World Health Organization in the effort to . Early detection and p...
25/04/2023

It's time to deliver zero malaria. We stand with the World Health Organization in the effort to . Early detection and prompt action are critical. Rapid tests are available and easy to use. If you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, or other flu-like symptoms, go directly to a doctor or clinic.


Malaria is both preventable and curable. If you notice any symptoms, seek advice from a medical practitioner and ask you...
25/04/2023

Malaria is both preventable and curable. If you notice any symptoms, seek advice from a medical practitioner and ask your clinic for a rapid test.

Today, we stand with the World Health Organization in its mission to end malaria in the WHO African Region, which accounted for 95% of the 247 million global malaria cases in 2021.

The rainy season is when our families and children are most at risk for malaria. Symptoms to watch for include fever, ch...
25/04/2023

The rainy season is when our families and children are most at risk for malaria. Symptoms to watch for include fever, chills, weakness, and other flu-like symptoms. Time is of the essence in detecting and treating malaria.

Ask your local clinic or doctor for a malaria rapid diagnostic test, which is both quick and easy. It's also important to note that the RTS,S vaccine is the only vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization for children in areas with high transmission of malaria.

Let's work together to . Please share this information to help us get to zero malaria faster.

24/04/2023

What the world needs now - especially African children under 5 - is a massive catch-up. The World Health Organisation calls it ‘The Big Catch-Up!’ for a reason.

Immunisations have helped reduce child deaths by 60% since 1990. But during the pandemic, child immunisation rates had their largest sustained backslide in 30 years.

This alarming trend stops here🤚 We must restore + strengthen immunisation systems, because .

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Your Remote Site Medical Support Team in Ethiopia

First Response was established in April 2017 and has recently partnered with Response-Med, a regional medical support company whose team has over 30 years’ experience in providing services to the remote exploration and mining companies in the East African and Sub-Saharan regions. Today we operate across the oil, gas, mining and infrastruture development industries. We also serve UN Development Agencies, production companies and a range of NGO clients.

Quality care comes standard

Our promise of access to the top regional medical specialists, excellent paramedics and world-class clinical treatment comes standard. We offer our services at competitive rates, while never compromising on quality.

An African-born team, we believe clients choose to partner with us because of our in-depth local insight and our ability to apply region-specific treatment protocols.