Case Review

In 2024, Universal Air Evac successfully conducted a repatriation flight for a 2-year-old child. The journey began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and concluded in Stockholm, Sweden, where the patient was safely handed over to receiving medical personnel.

In October, Rwanda reported that it was facing a significant public health challenge with a reported 62 cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD). This unfortunately led to 15 deaths and put the entire country on alert for this highly contagious and historically dangerous disease. The situation is serious, and proactive measures are essential. 

In the urgent domain of life-preserving endeavours, success hinges not only on medical expertise and swift response but also on the clarity of information exchanged and the efficiency of communication channels. 

In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving healthcare needs, the air ambulance industry stands at the cusp of transformative change. This sector, which blends aviation expertise with urgent medical care, has throughout the past, continuously gone through changes, and is expected to continue to do so in the future.

Paramedics. We sometimes catch a glimpse of their flashing lights on the road or see them fleetingly at an event, observing the crowds, waiting to be called upon when someone needs a medic. However, the life of a paramedic stretches far beyond being casually observed by us, and certainly beyond the road and flashing lights.