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Flying Doctors Nigeria Sponsors the iWOW Global Summit
The Flying Doctors Nigeria Air Ambulance service runs an active corporate social responsibility program aimed at promoting gender equality across Africa. We do this by focussing on women’s health, empowerment and educational programs. As part of our Corporate Social...
International Happiness Day 2018
What is the International Happiness Day? It’s a day to be happy! The International Happiness Day is an annual celebration of happiness as a fundamental human right and goal for all of humanity. Our governments and everyone should recognise that progress is “about...
What you should know about Sickle Cell Anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited form of anaemia (deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood) in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout your body. Under normal conditions, the human red blood cells are...
Do You Need a Pre-travel Health Check?
Pre-travel health screening is a medical examination that is performed when an individual is about to leave for a trip. While this is only an additional precaution for most, there are some cases wherein it is a requirement. Becoming ill while posted overseas or on a...
Effective Management of Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine or oesophagus. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. Peptic ulcers are said to be fairly...
Importance of Collaboration in Healthcare: Highlights of Dr Ola Brown’s Speech at the West African College of Surgeons’ Conference in Gambia
Dr Ola Brown spoke at the West African College of Surgeons Conference that held in Gambia, February this year on the importance of collaboration in Healthcare across West Africa. This is what Flying Doctors Nigeria, with air ambulance and ETU services based in Lagos,...
