Mini Medics is an initiative that empowers children as young as 6 years old with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. At the heart of this initiative is Nathanael Block, a passionate advocate for first-aid education. Together with occupational therapist Anne Blokker, they developed Mini Medics to make lifesaving knowledge accessible to […]
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During the holiday season, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the festive spirit and overlook potential medical emergencies. Dr Neville Vlok, a specialist emergency medicine physician practising in the emergency department at Netcare Unitas Hospital, highlights four health issues that could disrupt even the most carefully planned holiday celebrations: Allergic reactions and
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Every parent’s worst nightmare is facing a choking emergency. It’s a terrifying scenario that no one wants to imagine, yet it’s one for which every family should be prepared. While we hope never to encounter such a situation, being equipped with the right tools can make a significant difference. Enter LifeVac: a life-saving device designed
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Even a small cut, sore or skin lesion can lead to serious, even potentially life-threatening infection if it is not appropriately cleaned and treated. A pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy shares the basics of treating different types of wounds at home. “The skin is our body’s protective barrier, and when skin is injured or
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Wouldn’t you have loved Eben Etzebeth as your substitute teacher back in primary school? Imagine if your favourite sports star walked into your classroom and took over lessons for the day? What an epic experience! So many South African kids are rugby super-fans and it’s a connecting, vibrant part of our country’s togetherness and sporting
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From minor discomfort to life-threatening emergencies, burn injuries are distressingly common and a major cause of death and disability in South Africa. Mande Toubkin, general manager of Emergency, Trauma, Transplant and Corporate Social Investment at Netcare, underscores the preventability of many incidents and the critical role of immediate, proper first aid in the healing process.
The do’s and don’ts of first aid for burns Read More »