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Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
World Drug Day. What can we do to prevent drug addiction?
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the impact of drug abuse on humans being.
Fight drug abuse and addiction is a challenge for the entire…
Public Service Day celebrates everyone’s contribution for a better world
Effective, inclusive and accountable public-sector institutions are critical for the implementation. PUblic Service Day is the celebration designed to recognize the work of public servants.
Africa Health Exhibition 2019 – Strengthening health systems to better fight infectious…
The WHO reports that 13 million 1 people die from infectious diseases each year. In some countries, one in every two deaths is a result of an infectious disease; while in Africa, diseases like HIV/Aids, TB, malaria and hepatitis account for…
How new regulation could impact the medical device market in South Africa?
As South Africa moves towards universal healthcare with a National Health Insurance System (NHIS), this, combined with the Competition Commission’s market inquiry and further changing legislation will effect radical change to the purchasing…
Unleashing the power of the digital patient
With an estimated 2.77 billion users worldwide, the social media phenomenon has taken the world by storm. In South Africa, almost half the population uses the internet, including 8 million Twitter users and 16 million Facebook users. This…
Calculating weight in critically ill paediatric patients with a special smartphone for drug dosing
Knowing child weight is critical while managing paediatric emergencies because dosing resuscitation drugs are generally based on weight. However, in many out-of-hospital and emergency department settings the child weight is unknown to the…
Survive an OHCA – The American Heart Association revealed that hands-only CPR increases…
A study of the American Heart Association revealed that Hands-Only CPR doubled the rate of survival after an OHCA in the last 18 years.
How on-demand healthcare Is changing modern medicine?
An on-demand approach to healthcare can offer several benefits, to both patients and healthcare operators. This change gives doctors the freedom to give each patient the attention they deserve.
How to notify infectious disease and follow the right guidelines?
How to notify infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms? Is there reliable evidence that can shed light on the legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners?
Arab Health 2019: Innovation Hub, the Dubai Science Park, Conferences for CME, and much more!
Let's check brand-new innovations and devices out at Arab Health 2019! The 44th edition of the show is taking place from 28 - 31 January 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Conrad Hotel.
