The Health Emergency Initiative, HEI has earned a prestigious spot as the only Nigerian organisation and one of the four from Africa recognised by the Japanese International Exposition Association under the Best Practices Programme for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The programme, which highlights impactful projects addressing global challenges, selected HEI’s initiative “Transform Care, Train Responders, Save Lives” for its potential to create lasting change. This recognition aligns with Expo 2025’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Introduced at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, the Best Practices Programme evaluates projects based on their transformative potential, regional impact, and ability to contribute to a sustainable future.
HEI’s lifesaving initiative will be showcased at the Expo Pavilion, where a representative will highlight the organisation’s achievements on a global stage. The platform enhances HEI’s global visibility and credibility, whlie the recognition is expected to attract funding partnerships to scale HEI’s initiatives across Africa.
HEI expressed gratitude to the Ashoka African Network and its Diaspora team for their nomination and support throughout the selection process.
“This milestone strengthens our resolve to transform emergency response systems and save lives,” the organisation said in a statement on its website.
