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After years of threat and violence, thousands of lives have been saved. This is what Dr Peter Salama, Deputy Director-General of Emergency Preparedness and Response for the UN World Health Organization (WHO) assumed. However, there is so…

Germany’s robust demand for firefighting vehicles is showing no signs of slowing down. That is the verdict of a recent market and economic status report put out by the firefighting technology association within the German Engineering…

The Wales Air Ambulance operates three H145s for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), plus an H135 for Children's WAA, to carry out pediatric transport, making them the largest H145 operator in the UK.

Realizing a disaster emergency kit can save your life, no matter what disaster you have to face. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes: follow the international rules for resilience and preparedness.

HONOLULU  - Torrential rains caused by a powerful hurricane hit the Big Island of Hawaii on Thursday.

PRESS RELEASE Hannover/ Montichiari. Things are looking decidedly good for the upcoming REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ trade show. Two months out from opening day, the organizer can already confirm that Italy’s leading platform for the…

Defibrillation is considered a life-saving practice. But, have you ever considered that defibrillation is a practice for deads?

Recognising that mental and physical resilience are an essential part of kit for emergency responders, the Health & Wellbeing seminar theatre will return to The Emergency Services Show in September

After more than a week of heavy rains, on Sunday floodwaters started receding across Kerala as rain became intermittent on Sunday

The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) welcomes the publication of the PARAMEDIC 2 study, a randomised controlled trial of adrenaline compared to placebo in 8016 patients

A few days ago, Nefeli and her sister Danae were playing in the swimming pool. Suddenly Nefeli saw her sister drowning and within seconds she decided to act and take matters into her own hands.

Summer in California is so heat and so dry that in these days more than 12,000 firefighters are struggling with 17 wildfires

BIRMINGHAM - As mobile technology becomes ever more important to the emergency services, connected vehicles of all types are set to be a major feature of The Emergency Services Show taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 19 and 20…

PATNA - Two days of heavy rains is a normal matter for India, but in Patna, lives of patients at Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) are at risk after rain water gushed into the ICU and general wards of the hospital.

On Monday 23 July the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam collapsed and caused flash flooding in six villages of Sanamxay district

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disease we talked about many and many times. This disturb generally affects emergency operators and military soldiers. In particular, veterans, who survived wars and who saw cruelties and…

GREECE - Wildfires are destroying the village of Mati, devouring homes and cars. At least 74 people have died in wildfires and flames fanned by strong winds devastated the seaside village

Around the indoor and outdoor exhibition, visitors will be able to see and touch the latest equipment and discuss their requirements with over 450 suppliers

The aircraft was obliged to make an emergency landing in Germinay, precisely at  Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Sudden loss of cabin pressure turned out to be the hell to the passengers.

All Thai ambulances involved in the rescue operations are equipped with devices made by Spencer, the Italian company specialized in emergency and medical devices manufactured for transportation, oxygenation, and immobilization of patients.…

The foreign secretary Boris Johnson resigned and the Prime Minister Theresa May selected Jeremy Hunt to cover this role

HIROSHIMA - Death toll in Japan exceeded 130, after massive flood caused by heavy rains last weekend. Rescuers are still searching through mud-covered hillsides and along riverbanks for dozens of people missing. More than 50 people were…

Rescue operations are very complex and sometimes, they cost someone's life. This is the case of Sgt. Saman Kunan, an ex-SEAL and former Thai Navy diver

Let's leave debates and controveries aside today. This is a very important day for the emergency medical world: NHS is 70 years.Since 5, July 1948, this organization realizes important services of prehospital care and assistance for ones…

QUEBEC (CANADA) - In case of patients transportation on aircrafts, no one that is not a medical patient or pesonnel can be transported

They say that between life and death stands a paramedic, and they are called angels, more than heroes. The point is: are paramedics ready to face so many situations of pain and dispair? The answer is no. And this is not a cynical answer.

Donauwörth, 29 June 2018 – The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 20 H145M military helicopters equipped with the innovative HForce weapon management in the frame of the military modernisation programme Zrinyi 2026

Talking of patients who need to be intubated, we can consider different factors which induce doctors and nurses to provide some practices instead of others. Is cricoid pressure in ER rapid sequence intubation really efficient?

Rescue teams finally found all 12 kids trapped inside a cave complex for 9 days. they've been found a t 1 km underground, but safe and sound. They are alive and the joy of their relatives and parents is enormous

Over 10 000 health industry professionals from throughout Africa attended day one of the 2018 Africa Health Exhibition and Conference in Johannesburg

Donauwörth, 21. Juni 2018 – Airbus Helicopters hat die ersten beiden von insgesamt sechs Hubschraubern vom Typ H145 an die Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega ausgeliefert. Die Helikopter ersetzen die EC145-Flotte der Rega, die bis Mitte…

Donauwörth, 21 June 2018 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of a total of six H145 helicopters to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega

- In the frame of the contract awarded by the US Marine Corps to BAE Systems’ team for the manufacture of the next generation of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), CNH Industrial subsidiary Iveco Defence Vehicles will provide its 8x8…

First celebrated on June 20, 2001, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, World Refugee Day is a key moment in time to communicate with the world about who refugees are and why they…

Africa’s health sector brain-drain continues to be of concern, given that the continent carries roughly a quarter of the burden of the world’s diseases but only 1.3% of the world health workforce. Sub Saharan Africa is perhaps more affected…

Technology is shaping the way we experience healthcare. From electronic medical records and patient self-tracking to informatics and minimally invasive procedures, healthcare is getting more and more high-tech… and nurses in Africa are at…

The Israeli-based aerostat company RT LTA Systems Ltd. will present its SkyStar family of aerostats, which includes the Skystar 110, SkyStar 180 and SkyStar 330, at Eurosatory

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, will demonstrate its innovative Dyneema® materials used by armor manufacturers to create the best-in-class hard and soft ballistic protective solutions at…

PARIS - The second day at Eurosatory 2018, which will last untill 15 June. The event is rich of news and our reporter from France is sending us fresh photos of th exhibition

Eurosatory 2018 started today, June, 11 and many outstanding news have been showed and many others to foresee

UNITED KINGDOM - It results that 123 patients have died after ambulance handover delays since 2014, the union for ambulance workers reveals. While, according to official statistics, 279 people have been severely harmed because of delays in…

GUATEMALA (SOUTH AMERICA) - The Volcan de Fuego erupted for the second time in 2018 and kills at least 25 people

CALCUTTA - Two ambulances have been added to Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate fleet. the vehicles could be bought thanks to the funds from MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

An important position in preventing and managing natural and human hazards are local businesses. West Africa saw a continued accelerated economic growth but how to avoid climate change effects?

LOCARNO - Swiss media reported a drone collided with an helicopter in the Verzasca Valley (Canton Ticino), over the Dam on 25th May

The man climbed the wall and the balconies of the building in order to catch the kid who was hung to the terrace railing and was about to fall.

MBANDAKA (Congo) - Three patients infected with the deadly Ebola virus slipped out of an isolation ward at a hospital in the Congolese city of Mbandaka, an aid group said, as medics raced to stop the disease spreading in the busy river port

Violence in Libya continues to have a devastating impact on health care in the country, with hospitals and other medical facilities bombed, shelled and looted; medical personnel targeted, attacked and even taken hostage or arbitrarily…

Tourist, foreigner or a businessman in need of help? EENA announces a project for a European Emergency app that helps to communicate across borders in case of accident, illness or cardiac arrest.

Trauma has grown extensively and is considered a saddle of diseases worldwide. Many countries, like the Kingdom of Bhutan, have inadequate policies on trauma that guides its personnel with the appropriate decisions and management concerning…

The last couple of years had been tough enough for Yapanu Daniel, a widow and mother of four. Having lost her husband in 2015, she had been working tirelessly to put food on the table for her four young ones. But what befell her small…

DAVAO - Its happening. EMS Asia 2018, organized by The Asian Association for Emergency Medical Services (AAEMS), will be taking place in the beautiful tropical country of the Philippines. The event will occur at Davao City, one of the…

Davao City is a highly developed city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is the biggest city in the Philippines in terms of land area, and the most heavily populated city in the country outside Metro Manila. In 2015, the city…

"Three years have passed since the earthquakes of April and May 2015 rattled Nepal to its very core. The country is well into the recovery and reconstruction phase today; while significant progress has been made in expediting private house…

Donauwörth, 2 May 2018 – Last week, Airbus Helicopters delivered the 200th H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse (NOLAS) for Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Norway

Medical and allied health professionals who wish to participate with the prestigious EMS Asia 2018 event may register through manual and online registration for local delegates, while international delegates may register via online

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) refer to the network of services coordinated to provide aid and medical assistance from the scene to the most appropriate and definitive health facilities, involving personnel trained in stabilization,…

The Lancet published a paper focused on the attacks that healthcare workers and paramedics throughout Africa have to face. 

PRESS RELEASE MSF MSF has opened a new hospital in the heart of vast Kutupalong-Balukhali camp, which provides refuge to some 700,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Not hard to find, as it is on one of the many hills that form the…

In 2018, Dr David Whitaker about the importance of global surgery and anaesthesia contribution on patients safety

Nerve gas attack in Syria has been condemned by governments from all over the world, and there is a very strong reason: the nerve gases - including the Sarin one- are terrifying weapons which cause atrocious effects of pain on victims.…

The field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is quite complex and multifaceted. In the Philippines, the EMS force has been functioning for quite a long time now.

In case of a serious emergency and disasters, like hurricanes or quakes, there is the eventuality you lost everything or, worse, you need sudden medical care, but first responders need to know your health data to proceed with care…

The Royal Government of Bhutan deals with its affairs on social development and political leadership with an exceptional approach. Their way of management and development revolves around their adaptation of philosophical aphorism – Gross…

16 HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES Africa Health Exhibition & Congress is proud to present 16 healthcare conferences that will run during the 8th edition of the show. Taking place from 29-31 May 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in…

Building on previous successes, GRV Global’s Africa Security Symposium East and Sub Saharan is now in its fourth year and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on 30th – 31st May 2018 and will be Chaired by Major General Arnold Fields, U.S.…

RACFA in Italy has been a very interesting event organized by a partnership between Omnia, AREMT and Auriex. On this occasion, European participants and trainees came to know more on tactical medical evacuation and mass bleeding control in…

PRESS RELEASE Returning to Hall 5 and the outdoor area at the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 19-20 September 2018. The Emergency Services Show is a unique and growing event, promoting collaboration between the emergency services.…

The African region is seen to be one of the most sought after markets globally for healthcare investments, having experienced stellar growth over the last decade and showing no sign of slowing down in the near future.

Many emergency workers and first responders suffer from PTSD. The cause is related to a traumatic experience, often related to another series of negative events. Some responders experienced interventions in schools after shootings, for…

School shootings seem to have become commonplace in our society. They are definitely more common than they used to be. The earliest recorded school shooting was in 1764. In fact, there was no more listed until 1850. Since then, there were…

High topicality, record numbers, great optimism among those responsible and ideal general conditions contribute to the fact that the success story of the leading european trade show for rescue.

Restart a Heart Day is an annual initiative which aims to train as many people as possible in CPR in one day, so that more people know these life saving skills.

In the Philippines, EMS professionals such as EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) are well-trained in the use of defibrillators. However, what if laypeople, like employees or students, could use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?

UNICEF has this week delivered 23 metric tons of relief supplies to Papua New Guinea, including tents and tarpaulins, water purification tablets, hygiene kits, blankets and learning kits as part of ongoing efforts to help children and…

Emergency Medical Services (EMS), also known as ambulance forces or paramedic forces are a form of emergency services committed on the provision of out-of-hospital acute medical care, transfer to hospital and comprehensive services, and…

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of the Philippines has been since expected to become better. It is actually not unexpected that the EMS system in the country is far behind what other countries practice and provide, especially those who…

Bhutan's Healthcare sector is one of the government's utmost precedence in its structure of advancement and innovation. In fact, Bhutan’s Ministry of Health has seen the health issues and other related concerns as an urgent concern.

 Source: ESC (European Society Cardiology) Milan, Italy – 5 March 2018: An Italian law requiring citizens to hold a certificate to use a defibrillator must change to improve survival from cardiac arrest, researchers…

The campaingn of UNICEF to fight against polio, but especially against superstition. In Nigeria, especially in its suburbs, live hundreds people who are not convinced in vaccines administration

MILAN – Transport chairs are an extremely important equipment to transfer a patient to the ambulance

Nowadays, the role of women in emergency and disaster environments is taking more and more importance. It is no news seeing women enrolled in fire brigades, paramedic crews and civil defence forces. They are an important part of safety…

The Bloodless technique: a cutting-edge technique that reduces the dispersion of the patient's blood, allowing even the most complex cases to be operated.

Airbus Helicopters has secured new contracts for three helicopters from Japanese operators, following its successful start to the New Year with recent contract announcements for one new H135 and an AS365 N3+

Delivering medical care on the site of a humanitarian disaster is uniquely challenging. Disease containment, in particular, is often compromised by a lack of local infrastructure and poor local hygiene.

East Ghouta conflict - MSF calls for an immediate ceasefire to enable the basic human act of helping the sick and wounded Saturday, February 24, 2018 — MSF calls for an immediate ceasefire to enable the basic act of helping the sick and…

There are many snakes in wild regions of the planet. In particular, when we look at Australia, snake bites are a common issue rural paramedics and hospitals face. It is very useful to be well aware of what to do in case of a snake bite.

ITALY - The March session of EMPT Solutions is totally sold-out already, and is arranging new dates of the event in September and November to give all emergency professionals the possibility to participate. The edition is full of…

Prehospital care is an extremely vast field, full of nuances. The importance of ambulance service is well known all over the world and we use this occasion to congratulate with all medics and responders who operate day by day to protect and…

PRESS RELEASE 7. Feb. 2018 - Hannover. At INTERSCHUTZ 2020, everything will revolve around interconnected technology and teamwork. For the first time, the world's leading trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection,…

Effective January 1, 2018, former Managing Director (MD) of Defence and Intelligence for Lockheed Martin, Andy Madge, joined the Managing Board of Frequentis UK, taking over responsibility for the UK and Ireland subsidiary of Frequentis AG.…

Recognising and assessing a wound is an important part of providing healthcare. Ultimately, however, the overall aim – for you, and for the patient – is to completely and successfully heal the wound.

Some time ago we discussed gender equality in fire service. Today we face the reality of women presence in fire brigades. Women are in the fire service from the 1800s as members of volunteer fire brigades.

Press release Singapore, 7 February 2018 – Airbus Helicopters’ business in Japan gains traction with two new orders and two new deliveries at the start of the year, reaffirming the company’s strong presence in the country. Currently…

Surf Life Rescue is an incredible reality in water rescue and safety. This organization is brand new and is ready to make its mark in the field of EMS.

Surf Life Rescue ist einer super und wichtigen Verband von Wasserrechtung und Sicherheit. Ein neugeborener Verband, der vertig seines Zeichen setzen im EMS ist. Wir uns setzten in Verbindung mit dem Verantwortlicher des Teams, Alexander…

When we talk of tactical medicine, we have to bear in mind that the environment is not as we aspect. Never. Many times, paramedics called to intervene in these scenarios are not ready: they are unfamiliar, untrained, unexposed to the…

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) opened a paediatric surgical programme at Bardnesville Junction Hospital (BJH) on the outskirts of Liberia's capital Monrovia on 11 January, with a goal of making surgical care more available for children in…

The small victim was a 5-year-old girl and is already in asystole. We began the prompt reanimation of that little patient. Firefighters, doctors, and nurses participated in CPR that day. During the first five minutes, in addition to the…

Press release - Marignane, 5th February 2018 – The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval (POA). This replaces previous national approvals from…