You may need to call an ambulance if there are no vehicles available in an emergency, but not many people know exactly how to do that. There are many variables to consider when calling an ambulance: price, private or government? Getting the proper ambulance is crucial. If you are phoning the wrong ambulance service, you […]
These days, pretty much anyone would agree that having some sort of medical insurance, hospital cover or emergency response plan is an absolute necessity. At some point, regardless of how cautious you are with your safety or health, an emergency will happen, and you will need immediate assistance; this assistance will more or less determine […]
Witnessing a loved one having a seizure can be absolutely terrifying. Besides the trauma of seeing someone in this vulnerable position, it is even more disconcerting when you don’t know what is causing the attack. For the most part, abnormal electrical activity in the brain triggers seizures, although there can be a multitude of factors. […]
Nearly R 1 million meant for EMS supplies simply gets diverted by North West Provincial Government to buy… a car. http://www.rhap.org.za/statement-section27-bemf-rhap-tac-north-west-health-mec-luxury-vehicle-purchase-violates-right-access-health-care-services/ http://www.i-health.co.za/ambulances-gauteng/ The issue with emergency service in South Africa, is not just a lack of services, it is also a lack of training, skills and congruence at the call centre level. Inefficient systems and […]
