A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), has been recognised for its outstanding impact in providing emergency healthcare access, saving lives, and supporting some of Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities.

HEI in a statement on Monday said it was awarded “Most Transformative Healthcare Access Initiative 2025″ in the Non-Profit Organisation Awards by Acquisition International, a UK-based global business publication.

It said the award serves as a reminder that consistent, compassionate action can change lives.

Since its inception, Health Emergency Initiative has worked tirelessly to ensure that people in medical emergencies are not left to the mercy of chance or poverty.

Through timely interventions, collaboration with public hospitals, and an unrelenting drive to bridge the gap in access to critical healthcare, the organisation has restored hope and preserved dignity where it is often threatened most.

Mr Paschal Achunine, Executive Director of HEI, said, “This award is a powerful affirmation of the mission that drives us every day.

“It is a moment of reflection on how far the mission has come, and a celebration of every individual whose life has been touched by this work.

“We are deeply grateful for this recognition and even more determined to expand our reach, so that no Nigerian is left without help in a moment of medical crisis.”

The Non-Profit Organisation Awards by Acquisition International are awarded solely on merit and known for their rigorous selection process.

It shines a light on organisations whose efforts demonstrate meaningful change and the 2025 edition celebrates those quietly driving transformation worldwide.