// Critical contacts
Emergency Numbers
Call immediately in any life-threatening situation. All numbers are active in Akwa Ibom State.
General Emergency
Nigeria Emergency Line
112
The national emergency number for all emergencies — fire, medical,
police. Works on all networks including when credit is empty.
📞 Call 112 now
Police
Nigeria Police Force
199
Akwa Ibom Command
0803 000 0900
Uyo Divisional HQ
0803 000 0901
Fire Service
Akwa Ibom Fire Service
0802 000 0910
Alternative line
193
Call for fire emergencies, gas leaks, and rescue situations.
📞 Call Fire Service
State Health Hotline
AKSG Health Emergency
0803 084 1666
UUTH Emergency
0803 359 7921
NCDC Hotline
0800-CALL-NCDC
Mental Health Crisis
NSMHF Crisis Line
0800 227 3835
Mentally Aware Nigeria
0809 111 6264
Free, confidential support. Available 24 hours for suicidal
ideation, acute mental distress and crisis intervention.
📞 Call Crisis Line
Poison Control
NAFDAC Poison Centre
0800 123 4567
NAFDAC Reporting
0800 162 3200
For suspected poisoning, drug overdose, chemical exposure or food
contamination. Call immediately and do not wait for symptoms.
📞 Call Poison Control
// 24-Hour accident & emergency
Nearest A&E Hospitals
All facilities below have verified accident and emergency departments open 24 hours. Always call ahead where possible.
24-Hour A&E
Open now
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH)
UYO LGA
Hospital Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
0803 359 7921
Trauma Centre
ICU
Surgery
Paediatric A&E
Blood Bank
24-Hour A&E
Open now
Akwa Ibom State Specialist Hospital
UYO LGA
IBB Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
0802 181 4674
Emergency Ward
ICU
Surgery
24-Hour A&E
Open now
General Hospital Eket
EKET LGA
Eket — Oron Road, Eket, Akwa Ibom State
0803 000 0020
Emergency Ward
Maternity Emergency
Surgery
24-Hour A&E
Open now
General Hospital Ikot Ekpene
IKOT EKPENE LGA
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
0803 000 0030
Emergency Ward
Maternity Emergency
24-Hour A&E
Open now
San Dominique Hospital Uyo
UYO LGA
Plot 3, Unit G, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 520231, Akwa Ibom
0806 939 4484
Emergency Ward
Private Facility
Surgery
24-Hour A&E
Open now
General Hospital Oron
ORON LGA
Oron, Akwa Ibom State
0803 000 0040
Emergency Ward
Maternity Emergency
// While waiting for help
First Aid Guidance
These steps apply while waiting for emergency services. They do not replace professional medical care — always call for help first.
Cardiac Arrest / Not Breathing
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- 1Call 112 immediately. Tell them your exact location and that someone is not breathing.
- 2Check if the person is responsive — tap their shoulders firmly and shout "Are you okay?"
- 3If unresponsive and not breathing normally, begin CPR: place the heel of your hand on the centre of their chest and press down hard and fast — 30 compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
- 4After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths if trained to do so. If not trained, continue chest compressions only.
- 5Do not stop until emergency services arrive or an AED (defibrillator) is available.
⚠️ Do not tilt the head back or attempt rescue breaths if you
suspect a neck or spine injury.
Choking
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- 1Ask "Are you choking?" If they can cough, encourage them to keep coughing.
- 2If they cannot cough, speak, or breathe, stand behind them and give 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
- 3If back blows don't work, give 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre): stand behind, wrap your arms around their waist, make a fist just above the navel and thrust inward and upward.
- 4Alternate 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or they lose consciousness.
- 5If they lose consciousness, call 112 immediately and begin CPR.
⚠️ Do not perform abdominal thrusts on pregnant women or
infants under 1 year old — use back blows only.
Severe Bleeding
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- 1Call 112 immediately for life-threatening bleeding.
- 2Apply direct, firm pressure to the wound using a clean cloth, clothing, or bandage. Do not remove the material — add more on top if blood soaks through.
- 3Elevate the injured limb above the level of the heart if possible.
- 4If bleeding is from a limb and does not stop, a tourniquet can be applied 5–7cm above the wound. Note the exact time it was applied.
- 5Keep the person warm, calm, and as still as possible. Lie them down to reduce blood pressure.
⚠️ Do not remove any embedded object from a wound — stabilise
it in place and apply pressure around it.
Burns
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- 1Remove the person from the source of the burn. For electrical burns, do not touch them until the power is off.
- 2Cool the burn immediately: run cool (not cold) water over it for at least 20 minutes. Do not use ice, butter, toothpaste, or any home remedy.
- 3Remove jewellery, watches, or tight clothing near the burn area — but do not remove anything stuck to the skin.
- 4Cover loosely with cling film or a clean, non-fluffy material. Do not use cotton wool or adhesive bandages directly on the burn.
- 5Seek medical attention for any burn larger than the size of the person's hand, burns on the face, hands, feet, genitals, or joints, and all burns in children.
⚠️ For chemical burns, brush off dry chemicals first, then run
water for 20+ minutes. Call 112 for large or chemical burns.
Stroke — Use FAST
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- FFace drooping — Ask them to smile. Is one side drooping or numb?
- AArm weakness — Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- SSpeech difficulty — Ask them to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred or strange?
- TTime to call 112 — If you see ANY of these signs, call 112 immediately. Note the time symptoms first appeared.
- +Keep them still, calm and comfortable. Do not give food or water. If they are unconscious, place them in the recovery position.
✅ Every minute matters in a stroke. Getting to A&E within 3
hours significantly improves outcomes. The nearest 24-hour A&E
is UUTH Uyo — call 0803 359 7921.
Seizures / Convulsions
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- 1Stay calm and note the time the seizure starts.
- 2Clear the area around them of anything hard or sharp. Cushion their head with something soft.
- 3Do NOT hold them down, restrain them, or put anything in their mouth.
- 4After the jerking stops, place them in the recovery position (on their side) to keep the airway clear.
- 5Call 112 if: the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, another seizure follows immediately, they do not regain consciousness, they are injured, or it is their first seizure.
⚠️ Never put your fingers or any object in the mouth of a
person having a seizure. You will be bitten and it will not
prevent choking.
// You are not alone
Mental Health Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in mental health crisis, these lines provide free, confidential support. Reaching out is the right thing to do.
NSMHF · Nigeria
Nigerian Suicide Prevention Helpline
0800 227 3835
🕐 Available 24 hours · 7 days · Free
Free, confidential crisis support for suicidal ideation, severe
depression, and acute psychological distress. Calls do not cost
anything and are not logged.
📞 Call now — free & confidential
MANI · Nigeria
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative
0809 111 6264
🕐 Mon–Fri: 8am–8pm · Sat: 9am–5pm
Support and guidance for mental health concerns including anxiety,
depression, trauma, grief and crisis situations. Also provides
referrals to mental health professionals.
📞 Call MANI
UUTH · Uyo
UUTH Psychiatry Department
0803 359 7921
🕐 Outpatient: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Emergency: 24hrs
The Psychiatry Department at UUTH in Uyo provides inpatient and
outpatient mental healthcare. For a psychiatric emergency, go
directly to the A&E and request psychiatric support.
📞 Call UUTH
Online · Nigeria
Crisis Text Support
WhatsApp MANI
🕐 Mon–Fri: 8am–8pm
If you are unable to speak by phone, you can reach MANI via
WhatsApp for text-based mental health support and crisis guidance.
💬 WhatsApp MANI now
If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves
Do not leave them alone. Call 112 immediately and tell the operator it
is a mental health emergency. Stay calm and speak to them in a gentle,
non-judgmental way. Do not challenge, argue, or minimise what they are
feeling. Remove any means of self-harm from the immediate environment
where safe to do so. Your role is to keep them safe until help arrives
— you do not need to solve the problem.
// Suspected poisoning & overdose
Poison Control
For all suspected poisoning, drug overdose, chemical exposure and food contamination incidents. Call immediately — do not wait for symptoms to appear.
NAFDAC Poison Control Centre
Nigeria's national poison control resource. Call immediately for drug overdose, chemical ingestion, snake bite, pesticide exposure, or any suspected poisoning. Have the container or substance name ready if possible.
Drug Overdose
Call poison control immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless
specifically instructed. Keep the person awake and breathing. If
unconscious, place in recovery position. Bring the medication
bottle to hospital.
⚠️ Do not give food, water, or milk unless instructed by poison
control.
Snake Bite
Keep the person still and calm — movement accelerates venom
spread. Remove jewellery near the bite. Keep the bitten limb below
heart level. Go to hospital immediately. Try to note the snake's
appearance without putting yourself at risk.
⚠️ Do not cut the wound, suck the venom, apply ice, or use a
tourniquet.
Chemical Ingestion
Call poison control with the name of the chemical. Do not induce
vomiting for acid, alkali or corrosive chemicals. Rinse mouth with
water. For skin contact, remove clothing and rinse skin with large
amounts of water for 20 minutes.
⚠️ Vomiting corrosive chemicals causes additional burns to the
throat and oesophagus.
Pesticide / Insecticide Exposure
Move the person to fresh air immediately. Remove contaminated
clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. For eye
exposure, rinse continuously with clean water for 15–20 minutes.
Call poison control and go to A&E.
⚠️ Organophosphate poisoning (common farm pesticides) requires
immediate antidote — do not delay going to hospital.
Food Poisoning
For mild cases, encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration. For
severe symptoms — blood in vomit or stool, difficulty breathing,
paralysis, or symptoms in children — call 112 and go to A&E
immediately.
⚠️ Botulism from improperly preserved food is life-threatening.
Seek emergency care for any muscle paralysis after eating.
Gas / Carbon Monoxide
Get everyone out of the building immediately — do not stop to
investigate. Call the fire service on 193. Do not re-enter the
building. Go to A&E if anyone has headache, dizziness, confusion,
or nausea after exposure.
⚠️ Carbon monoxide is odourless — symptoms can be mistaken for
flu. Always suspect CO if multiple people feel unwell in the same
enclosed space.
// General guidance
What to do in an emergency
General principles that apply to most emergency situations before professional help arrives.
STEP 01
Stay calm and assess
Take a breath before acting. Assess the scene for danger —
do not put yourself in danger to help someone
else. Identify what has happened, how many people are affected,
and whether the scene is safe to approach.
STEP 02
Call for help first
Call 112 before beginning first aid wherever
possible. Give your exact location (street name, nearest
landmark), what happened, how many people are affected, and the
condition of the most seriously injured person. Stay on the line.
STEP 03
Know your location
Emergency responders in Akwa Ibom need a precise location. Know
the nearest street name, junction, or landmark to where you are.
On your phone, open Maps and share your GPS coordinates with the
emergency operator if possible.
STEP 04
Give basic first aid
Apply only the first aid you are confident doing. Untrained
intervention can sometimes cause more harm. The most universal
actions — keeping someone still, stopping bleeding with pressure,
and keeping the airway clear — are almost always beneficial.
STEP 05
Do not move the person
Unless they are in immediate danger (e.g. from fire, traffic, or
rising water), do not move a casualty. Moving
someone with a spinal or neck injury incorrectly can cause
permanent paralysis. Wait for trained responders.
STEP 06
Keep records
Note the time symptoms or the incident began. Note any medications
the person takes if known. Note any changes in condition while
waiting for help. This information is critical for emergency
doctors and significantly improves treatment decisions.
Save these numbers right now
Do not wait until you need them. Add these to your contacts today — and share this page with your family.
General Emergency
112
Police
199
UUTH A&E
0803 359 7921
AKSG Health
0803 084 1666
Mental Health
0800 227 3835
Poison Control
0800 123 4567
Fire Service
193
MANI Crisis
0809 111 6264
Important disclaimer: The information on this page is
provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. In any
life-threatening emergency, call 112 immediately. Eve
Massage Services makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness or
currency of emergency contact numbers — always verify with local
authorities. Numbers were verified to the best of our ability at time of
publication but may change without notice.