Trauma Care International Foundation Explained

The Trauma Care International Foundation is a non-governmental medical organization under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI)^[1] that works to improve disaster and emergency medical response and the delivery of trauma care.^{[2] [3]}

The Trauma Care International Foundation gives medical training in first aid and emergency response to responders, teachers, police officers, caregivers and transport workers.^[4]

Achievements

In 2018, Guinness World Records recognized the Trauma Care International Foundation for registering the most people for blood donation in an 8-hour time frame. 3,310 people were signed up.^[5]

In 2019, the Trauma Care International Foundation was granted a special consultative status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ESOSOC) by the United Nations.^[6]

In 2020, the Trauma Care International Foundation launched an app which can connect victims of emergencies to the organization's volunteer first responders.^{[7] [8]}

References

1. Web site: The Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International Takes the Lead in Humanitarian Efforts Across the African Continent. 2021-04-06. Nigerian Voice.
2. Web site: Editorial. 2019-12-28. Horror of Nigeria's dysfunctional emergency medical services (PART 2). 2021-04-06. International Centre for Investigative Reporting. en-GB.
3. Web site: A Biography Of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome: The Glorious Life Of The Man Of God. 2021-04-06. tribuneonlineng.com.
4. Web site: Nigeria HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News. 2021-04-06. www.thenigerianvoice.com.
5. Web site: Pastor Chris' Trauma Care International Foundation Sets Guinness World Record. loveworldnews.com.
6. Web site: Continuing Session, Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Approves 75 Entities for Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Action on 43 Others. un.org.
7. Web site: Okanlawon. Taiwo. 2021-03-25. TCIF launches Trauma Care emergency response mobile app, TCERA. 2021-04-06. P.M. News. en-US.
8. Web site: 2021-03-29. Foundation unveils trauma care emergency response app. 2021-04-06. Punch Newspapers. en-US.