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Role of Air Ambulances in Medical Emergencies
In a continent like Africa, timely medical intervention can mean the difference between life and death. For many, access to advanced care needed is hindered by distance gaps, ill-equipped healthcare facilities, unavailability of trained personnel and delayed emergency...
Stories from the Sky: From Sao Tome to Abuja
Upon receiving the request, our team at Flying Doctors Nigeria quickly assessed Mr. Given’s condition and based on the information available, it was clear an Air Ambulance (AA) was ideal given his condition and urgent need for access to advanced medical care....
How to Protect Yourself from the Cholera Outbreak
In recent weeks, Nigeria has been dealing with a severe cholera outbreak, and has recorded 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths across all states. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones! What is Cholera? Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal...
Stories from the Sky: From Nigeria to South Africa
Mr. Elliot, a project engineer, was deployed to Port Harcourt, Nigeria to manage and oversee a large-scale project at one of the largest oil and gas-free zones in the country. He had been working hard to ensure the project was completed in good time before tragedy...
Stories From The Skies: How We Helped Fred Get The Care He Needed
Fred, an experienced engineer, was deployed as part of the repair and maintenance team for a cruise ship in Cape Verde. He was excited to start his new assignment and looked forward to exploring the opportunities and challenges the new engagement would present. ...
Stories From the Skies: Kenya to the U.S
We faced a challenging air ambulance mission involving a 77-year-old American patient from Kenya to the US, who was treated for acute coronary disease. The condition of the patient demanded a swift transfer as he had developed several complications that affected vital...
