by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 23, 2017 | Emergency Response, Ground Ambulance, Health
EMS week is for the most part only recognized in America. But for me it’s always a time to reflect on the wonderful, difficult and admirable work that EMS crews do all over the world. Emergency Medical Services/Air Ambulance in Africa Today, I would like to...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 16, 2017 | Emergency Response, General, Ground Ambulance, Health
Malaria is one of the life-threatening diseases that can be acquired by international travelers; particularly children, mainly if they do not receive chemoprophylaxis. Children under the age of five (5) are one of the most susceptible groups affected. Children,...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 16, 2017 | Emergency Response, Ground Ambulance, Health
Update on Current Outbreak As of a few hours ago, there have been 11 suspected cases of the Ebola virus disease, including three deaths, reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the disease had been discovered in the Likati health zone, Bas Uele Province...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 15, 2017 | Emergency Response, General, Ground Ambulance, Health
The worst outbreak meningitis in nine years hit the nation recently. Since the first few cases recorded six months ago in Zamfara, it has been a struggle for the Health authorities to curtail it the spread went from Zamfara to the seven other states in the country...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 15, 2017 | Emergency Response, General, Ground Ambulance, Health
Health and Malaria Prophylaxis Get vaccinations and know your options for long-term antimalarial medication if you choose to take it. Ensure you have a first aid kit that includes broad-spectrum antibiotics, analgesics, diarrhoea medication, cold and flu sachets,...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 15, 2017 | Emergency Response, Ground Ambulance, Health
Section 1 About the Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Service 1. What is an Air ambulance service? Air ambulances services are medical transportation services offered on medically equipped aircraft. This can either be fixed wing medical plane, rotary wing helicopter or a...
