Complements the local road ambulance services by providing rapid emergency aero-medical transportation of patients who are critically ill or injured.
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Social relief for remote rural communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal
AMS was tasked by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and other social partners to assist with social relief aid to remote rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal who have been severely affected by the corona virus.
The AMS is honoured to be able to assist in providing humanitarian interventions apart from our daily essential aero-medical emergency services. To date 570 food parcels and 100 sanitation packs have been delivered to Vryheid, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Manguzi and Glenside near Bergville.
A project of this nature is not possible without the commitment and partnership of various roles players. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health partnered with the following organisations and individuals:
- non-profit organisations such as the Al-Imdaad Foundation to assist with food donation;
- Indiza Airport Management (Pty) Ltd for waivering landing fees and allowing access to Virginia Airport as the central logistics point;
- Focus Air for allowing the use of their hangar at Virginia Airport to store food parcels.
- Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS).
The words of our late President Nelson Mandela echoes, “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” It is only through partnerships such as these that as a nation we are able to stand together to fight this pandemic and assist those in need.
At AMS, our commitment to changing lives and saving lives knows no boundaries!
Social relief for remote rural communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal
AMS was tasked by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and other social partners to assist with social relief aid to remote rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal who have been severely affected by the corona virus.
The AMS is honoured to be able to assist in providing humanitarian interventions apart from our daily essential aero-medical emergency services. To date 570 food parcels and 100 sanitation packs have been delivered to Vryheid, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Manguzi and Glenside near Bergville.
A project of this nature is not possible without the commitment and partnership of various roles players. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health partnered with the following organisations and individuals:
- non-profit organisations such as the Al-Imdaad Foundation to assist with food donation;
- Indiza Airport Management (Pty) Ltd for waivering landing fees and allowing access to Virginia Airport as the central logistics point;
- Focus Air for allowing the use of their hangar at Virginia Airport to store food parcels.
- Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS).
The words of our late President Nelson Mandela echoes, “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” It is only through partnerships such as these that as a nation we are able to stand together to fight this pandemic and assist those in need.
At AMS, our commitment to changing lives and saving lives knows no boundaries!
Social relief for remote rural communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal
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Social relief for remote rural communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal
AMS was tasked by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and other social partners to assist with social relief aid to remote rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal who have been severely affected by the corona virus.
The AMS is honoured to be able to assist in providing humanitarian interventions apart from our daily essential aero-medical emergency services. To date 570 food parcels and 100 sanitation packs have been delivered to Vryheid, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Manguzi and Glenside near Bergville.
A project of this nature is not possible without the commitment and partnership of various roles players. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health partnered with the following organisations and individuals:
- non-profit organisations such as the Al-Imdaad Foundation to assist with food donation;
- Indiza Airport Management (Pty) Ltd for waivering landing fees and allowing access to Virginia Airport as the central logistics point;
- Focus Air for allowing the use of their hangar at Virginia Airport to store food parcels.
- Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS).
The words of our late President Nelson Mandela echoes, “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” It is only through partnerships such as these that as a nation we are able to stand together to fight this pandemic and assist those in need.
At AMS, our commitment to changing lives and saving lives knows no boundaries!
Social relief for remote rural communities of Kwa-Zulu Natal
AMS was tasked by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and other social partners to assist with social relief aid to remote rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal who have been severely affected by the corona virus.
The AMS is honoured to be able to assist in providing humanitarian interventions apart from our daily essential aero-medical emergency services. To date 570 food parcels and 100 sanitation packs have been delivered to Vryheid, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Manguzi and Glenside near Bergville.
A project of this nature is not possible without the commitment and partnership of various roles players. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health partnered with the following organisations and individuals:
- non-profit organisations such as the Al-Imdaad Foundation to assist with food donation;
- Indiza Airport Management (Pty) Ltd for waivering landing fees and allowing access to Virginia Airport as the central logistics point;
- Focus Air for allowing the use of their hangar at Virginia Airport to store food parcels.
- Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS).
The words of our late President Nelson Mandela echoes, “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” It is only through partnerships such as these that as a nation we are able to stand together to fight this pandemic and assist those in need.
At AMS, our commitment to changing lives and saving lives knows no boundaries!
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Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
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Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
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Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
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Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
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Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Simoné Theunissen, newly appointed Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) at our Oudtshoorn base. Simoné a true adventurist, has been with the organisation for approximately two months, here’s a look into her world ...
Who is Simoné Theunissen: “I was born in Krugersdorp, moved to George when I was nine and grew up on a farm. I completed my Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) degree at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Port Elizabeth.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It has been my dream to work at AMS since I started studying. I love the mountains, I have a keen interest in rescue and aviation medicine. I love flying and AMS provides me with the opportunity to combine all my passions.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become an external load operator.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming and building puzzles.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am a sensitive viewer; I cry when watching sad movies.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying and doing rescues.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, journal and lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jesus Christ, Edmund Hillary, Mother Teresa, Bare Grills and Dr Chris Barnard.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “What is the worst thing you have seen thus far? I hate that question. The job is so much more than that!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I assisted with my first mountain rescue on a hike near Formosa peak in 2017.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To become a wildlife veterinarian.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Determination.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “My Grandma said; ń aanhouer wen!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Life is short, so live it to the fullest!”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Simoné Theunissen, newly appointed Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) at our Oudtshoorn base. Simoné a true adventurist, has been with the organisation for approximately two months, here’s a look into her world ...
Who is Simoné Theunissen: “I was born in Krugersdorp, moved to George when I was nine and grew up on a farm. I completed my Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) degree at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Port Elizabeth.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It has been my dream to work at AMS since I started studying. I love the mountains, I have a keen interest in rescue and aviation medicine. I love flying and AMS provides me with the opportunity to combine all my passions.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become an external load operator.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming and building puzzles.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am a sensitive viewer; I cry when watching sad movies.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying and doing rescues.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, journal and lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jesus Christ, Edmund Hillary, Mother Teresa, Bare Grills and Dr Chris Barnard.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “What is the worst thing you have seen thus far? I hate that question. The job is so much more than that!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I assisted with my first mountain rescue on a hike near Formosa peak in 2017.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To become a wildlife veterinarian.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Determination.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “My Grandma said; ń aanhouer wen!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Life is short, so live it to the fullest!”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Simoné Theunissen, newly appointed Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) at our Oudtshoorn base. Simoné a true adventurist, has been with the organisation for approximately two months, here’s a look into her world ...
Who is Simoné Theunissen: “I was born in Krugersdorp, moved to George when I was nine and grew up on a farm. I completed my Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) degree at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Port Elizabeth.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It has been my dream to work at AMS since I started studying. I love the mountains, I have a keen interest in rescue and aviation medicine. I love flying and AMS provides me with the opportunity to combine all my passions.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become an external load operator.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming and building puzzles.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am a sensitive viewer; I cry when watching sad movies.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying and doing rescues.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, journal and lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jesus Christ, Edmund Hillary, Mother Teresa, Bare Grills and Dr Chris Barnard.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “What is the worst thing you have seen thus far? I hate that question. The job is so much more than that!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I assisted with my first mountain rescue on a hike near Formosa peak in 2017.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To become a wildlife veterinarian.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Determination.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “My Grandma said; ń aanhouer wen!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Life is short, so live it to the fullest!”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Simoné Theunissen, newly appointed Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) at our Oudtshoorn base. Simoné a true adventurist, has been with the organisation for approximately two months, here’s a look into her world ...
Who is Simoné Theunissen: “I was born in Krugersdorp, moved to George when I was nine and grew up on a farm. I completed my Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) degree at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Port Elizabeth.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It has been my dream to work at AMS since I started studying. I love the mountains, I have a keen interest in rescue and aviation medicine. I love flying and AMS provides me with the opportunity to combine all my passions.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become an external load operator.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming and building puzzles.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am a sensitive viewer; I cry when watching sad movies.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying and doing rescues.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, journal and lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jesus Christ, Edmund Hillary, Mother Teresa, Bare Grills and Dr Chris Barnard.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “What is the worst thing you have seen thus far? I hate that question. The job is so much more than that!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I assisted with my first mountain rescue on a hike near Formosa peak in 2017.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To become a wildlife veterinarian.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Determination.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “My Grandma said; ń aanhouer wen!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Life is short, so live it to the fullest!”
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Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is proud to collaborate with experts from various healthcare fields and institutions to provide world class training in Cape Town, South Africa.
We are currently taking bookings for the Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
This five day course is an exciting mix of case-based learning, theoretical teaching and hands on practicals designed to equip paramedics, nurses and doctors to practice evidence based aviation medicine.
For more information and bookings click https://www.quicket.co.za/events/96176-aviation-healthcare-provider-workshop-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1AtvS8XcFX6ZvdhmNUQrPvjsuHJe27P7JaRrm7nAioBNPbbcb0ZXJQm5Y#/
More training dates launching soon for:
AHA Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Introduction to Aviation Medicine (1 day)
Advanced Airway Management workshop
Ventilation Workshop
Critical Care Retrieval workshops
Recognition, Stabilization and transfer of the congenital cardiac child
Maternal Emergencies in transit
For all training enquiries please email: training@ams.org.za
Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is proud to collaborate with experts from various healthcare fields and institutions to provide world class training in Cape Town, South Africa.
We are currently taking bookings for the Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
This five day course is an exciting mix of case-based learning, theoretical teaching and hands on practicals designed to equip paramedics, nurses and doctors to practice evidence based aviation medicine.
For more information and bookings click https://www.quicket.co.za/events/96176-aviation-healthcare-provider-workshop-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1AtvS8XcFX6ZvdhmNUQrPvjsuHJe27P7JaRrm7nAioBNPbbcb0ZXJQm5Y#/
More training dates launching soon for:
AHA Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Introduction to Aviation Medicine (1 day)
Advanced Airway Management workshop
Ventilation Workshop
Critical Care Retrieval workshops
Recognition, Stabilization and transfer of the congenital cardiac child
Maternal Emergencies in transit
For all training enquiries please email: training@ams.org.za
Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
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Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is proud to collaborate with experts from various healthcare fields and institutions to provide world class training in Cape Town, South Africa.
We are currently taking bookings for the Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
This five day course is an exciting mix of case-based learning, theoretical teaching and hands on practicals designed to equip paramedics, nurses and doctors to practice evidence based aviation medicine.
For more information and bookings click https://www.quicket.co.za/events/96176-aviation-healthcare-provider-workshop-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1AtvS8XcFX6ZvdhmNUQrPvjsuHJe27P7JaRrm7nAioBNPbbcb0ZXJQm5Y#/
More training dates launching soon for:
AHA Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Introduction to Aviation Medicine (1 day)
Advanced Airway Management workshop
Ventilation Workshop
Critical Care Retrieval workshops
Recognition, Stabilization and transfer of the congenital cardiac child
Maternal Emergencies in transit
For all training enquiries please email: training@ams.org.za
Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is proud to collaborate with experts from various healthcare fields and institutions to provide world class training in Cape Town, South Africa.
We are currently taking bookings for the Aviation for Healthcare Providers Course.
This five day course is an exciting mix of case-based learning, theoretical teaching and hands on practicals designed to equip paramedics, nurses and doctors to practice evidence based aviation medicine.
For more information and bookings click https://www.quicket.co.za/events/96176-aviation-healthcare-provider-workshop-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1AtvS8XcFX6ZvdhmNUQrPvjsuHJe27P7JaRrm7nAioBNPbbcb0ZXJQm5Y#/
More training dates launching soon for:
AHA Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Introduction to Aviation Medicine (1 day)
Advanced Airway Management workshop
Ventilation Workshop
Critical Care Retrieval workshops
Recognition, Stabilization and transfer of the congenital cardiac child
Maternal Emergencies in transit
For all training enquiries please email: training@ams.org.za
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Body recovered from Voëlklip viewpoint in Herolds Bay
29 January 2020: Sadly another life lost this morning at the Voëlklip viewpoint near Herold’s Bay. The Oudtshoorn Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS aero-medical rescue crew earlier recovered the body of a male patient after his vehicle plunged down the cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased. Images courtesy Theo Schilder.
Body recovered from Voëlklip viewpoint in Herolds Bay
29 January 2020: Sadly another life lost this morning at the Voëlklip viewpoint near Herold’s Bay. The Oudtshoorn Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS aero-medical rescue crew earlier recovered the body of a male patient after his vehicle plunged down the cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased. Images courtesy Theo Schilder.
Body recovered from Voëlklip viewpoint in Herolds Bay
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Body recovered from Voëlklip viewpoint in Herolds Bay
29 January 2020: Sadly another life lost this morning at the Voëlklip viewpoint near Herold’s Bay. The Oudtshoorn Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS aero-medical rescue crew earlier recovered the body of a male patient after his vehicle plunged down the cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased. Images courtesy Theo Schilder.
Body recovered from Voëlklip viewpoint in Herolds Bay
29 January 2020: Sadly another life lost this morning at the Voëlklip viewpoint near Herold’s Bay. The Oudtshoorn Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS aero-medical rescue crew earlier recovered the body of a male patient after his vehicle plunged down the cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased. Images courtesy Theo Schilder.
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Busy day for KZN Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
It's been a busy day and night for the KwaZulu-Natal helicopter emergency medical service. Mercy Wing 5 undertook three missions yesterday; two MVA's the first between Verulam & Phoenix, the second MVA was on the South Coast, the patient was airlifted to Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. The crew was busy until the early hours of this morning with the third call, airlifting a patient from Hlabisa Provincial Hospital to St. Augustine's Hospital. Unfortunately due to the service being so busy a fourth mission could not be serviced. The Night Vision Systems introduced into the helicopter operation allows the AMS to ensure that the community has access to the helicopter 24 hours a day. AMS committed to building and developing the South African health system! Images courtesy: Captains Kim Watchurst & Rob Fenega
Busy day for KZN Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
It's been a busy day and night for the KwaZulu-Natal helicopter emergency medical service. Mercy Wing 5 undertook three missions yesterday; two MVA's the first between Verulam & Phoenix, the second MVA was on the South Coast, the patient was airlifted to Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. The crew was busy until the early hours of this morning with the third call, airlifting a patient from Hlabisa Provincial Hospital to St. Augustine's Hospital. Unfortunately due to the service being so busy a fourth mission could not be serviced. The Night Vision Systems introduced into the helicopter operation allows the AMS to ensure that the community has access to the helicopter 24 hours a day. AMS committed to building and developing the South African health system! Images courtesy: Captains Kim Watchurst & Rob Fenega
Busy day for KZN Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
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Busy day for KZN Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
It's been a busy day and night for the KwaZulu-Natal helicopter emergency medical service. Mercy Wing 5 undertook three missions yesterday; two MVA's the first between Verulam & Phoenix, the second MVA was on the South Coast, the patient was airlifted to Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. The crew was busy until the early hours of this morning with the third call, airlifting a patient from Hlabisa Provincial Hospital to St. Augustine's Hospital. Unfortunately due to the service being so busy a fourth mission could not be serviced. The Night Vision Systems introduced into the helicopter operation allows the AMS to ensure that the community has access to the helicopter 24 hours a day. AMS committed to building and developing the South African health system! Images courtesy: Captains Kim Watchurst & Rob Fenega
Busy day for KZN Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
It's been a busy day and night for the KwaZulu-Natal helicopter emergency medical service. Mercy Wing 5 undertook three missions yesterday; two MVA's the first between Verulam & Phoenix, the second MVA was on the South Coast, the patient was airlifted to Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. The crew was busy until the early hours of this morning with the third call, airlifting a patient from Hlabisa Provincial Hospital to St. Augustine's Hospital. Unfortunately due to the service being so busy a fourth mission could not be serviced. The Night Vision Systems introduced into the helicopter operation allows the AMS to ensure that the community has access to the helicopter 24 hours a day. AMS committed to building and developing the South African health system! Images courtesy: Captains Kim Watchurst & Rob Fenega
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Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast
Air Mercy Service Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast to airlift a stroke victim to Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital. Doctor and Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) crew on-board. Time is of the essence. AMS Changing lives, saving lives!
Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast
Air Mercy Service Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast to airlift a stroke victim to Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital. Doctor and Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) crew on-board. Time is of the essence. AMS Changing lives, saving lives!
Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast
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Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast
Air Mercy Service Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast to airlift a stroke victim to Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital. Doctor and Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) crew on-board. Time is of the essence. AMS Changing lives, saving lives!
Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast
Air Mercy Service Mercy Wing 5 dispatched to the South Coast to airlift a stroke victim to Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital. Doctor and Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) crew on-board. Time is of the essence. AMS Changing lives, saving lives!
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Helicopter Emergeny Service (HEMS) available in KwaZulu-Natal
Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS) now available in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact 0861 267 267
e-mail: noc@ams.org.za
Helicopter Emergeny Service (HEMS) available in KwaZulu-Natal
Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS) now available in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact 0861 267 267
e-mail: noc@ams.org.za
Helicopter Emergeny Service (HEMS) available in KwaZulu-Natal
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Helicopter Emergeny Service (HEMS) available in KwaZulu-Natal
Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS) now available in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact 0861 267 267
e-mail: noc@ams.org.za
Helicopter Emergeny Service (HEMS) available in KwaZulu-Natal
Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS) now available in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact 0861 267 267
e-mail: noc@ams.org.za
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Cataract Surgery Programme kicks off in KwaZulu-Natal
AMS is proud to be associated with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the Al-Imdaad Foundation. It has been more than two years in planning and preparation, but finally it has arrived. A three-month long cataract surgery programme brought about by a partnership between the Al-Imdaad Foundation, the KZN Department of Health, Air Mercy Services and volunteer doctors from Turkish NGO, Alliance of International Doctors (AID). The cataract programme is part of the Al-Imdaad Foundation's Vision-4-Life eye care initiative which also includes a free eye clinic, which has seen over 2000 patients in two years of operation.
On October 7th, 2019, the volunteer doctors were flown into the cataract programme briefing session at the Ladysmith Provincial Hospital by Air Mercy Personnel.
At the briefing, Al-Imdaad Foundation’s special projects coordinator, Mr Abed Karrim described the build up to the programme saying, “For two and a half years my team and I have been in and out of Pretoria to secure accreditation for the foreign doctors from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). We’ve had a lot of cooperation from Health Departments at all levels and finally the team is able to be here today”.
Mr Karrim went on to say that their mission was simple: “We are here to join hands to enable Vision-4-Life, this is the vision of the leadership of the Al-Imdaad Foundation- our Chairman Maulana Chohan and our trustees. They have said to us, go out there, work hand in hand with the Department of Health, work hand in hand for the community.”
Areas have been identified where there are significant backlogs of patients awaiting cataract surgeries. Public eye facilities at hospitals in Northern Natal will be used for the programme and local support staff and nurses will assist the Turkish team.
Dr T Zulu, an official from uThukela District Health described how the volunteer doctors would be greatly appreciated as some districts had significant backlogs due to a lack of personnel. Dr Zulu also said, “completing back-logs is not just about numbers. It is a quality of life issue and a human rights issue. If there is a two thousand backlog you know how you would feel if there’s a cataract and there are no operations until you are blind. So, we are very happy that we finally have these volunteers to assist us.”
The doctors from Alliance of International Doctors (AID) have had extensive experience conducting cataract surgeries in sub- Saharan Africa. The lead ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Mehmet Aslan previously spent eight months in Niger where he completed thousands of surgeries. During his three-month stay in South Africa, Dr Mehmet aims to make a significant impact on the backlogs.
Dr Mehmet said, “We were all excited to join. This project is quite prestigious for us. So, if we can accomplish this, I can assure you that there are many more volunteer doctors willing to come whenever you want. We are ready to perform the surgeries.”
After thanking all role players, Al-Imdaad Foundation CEO Yacoob Vahed also spoke encouraging words saying:
“I would like to thank everyone who made this significant project possible. Even though there has been a lot of negativity around our beautiful country recently, I believe by working together we can make a real difference. For us this is only the beginning, we hope to be able to bring in more volunteer doctors- both locals and from abroad, to help take this project to other parts of the country.”
The Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Vision-4-Life cataract programme will be running in the last quarter of 2019 with surgeries planned in the uThukela, iLembe and uMzinyathi districts of KwaZulu-Natal. For more information about the programme or to support these initiatives please call 0861786243.
Cataract Surgery Programme kicks off in KwaZulu-Natal
AMS is proud to be associated with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the Al-Imdaad Foundation. It has been more than two years in planning and preparation, but finally it has arrived. A three-month long cataract surgery programme brought about by a partnership between the Al-Imdaad Foundation, the KZN Department of Health, Air Mercy Services and volunteer doctors from Turkish NGO, Alliance of International Doctors (AID). The cataract programme is part of the Al-Imdaad Foundation's Vision-4-Life eye care initiative which also includes a free eye clinic, which has seen over 2000 patients in two years of operation.
On October 7th, 2019, the volunteer doctors were flown into the cataract programme briefing session at the Ladysmith Provincial Hospital by Air Mercy Personnel.
At the briefing, Al-Imdaad Foundation’s special projects coordinator, Mr Abed Karrim described the build up to the programme saying, “For two and a half years my team and I have been in and out of Pretoria to secure accreditation for the foreign doctors from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). We’ve had a lot of cooperation from Health Departments at all levels and finally the team is able to be here today”.
Mr Karrim went on to say that their mission was simple: “We are here to join hands to enable Vision-4-Life, this is the vision of the leadership of the Al-Imdaad Foundation- our Chairman Maulana Chohan and our trustees. They have said to us, go out there, work hand in hand with the Department of Health, work hand in hand for the community.”
Areas have been identified where there are significant backlogs of patients awaiting cataract surgeries. Public eye facilities at hospitals in Northern Natal will be used for the programme and local support staff and nurses will assist the Turkish team.
Dr T Zulu, an official from uThukela District Health described how the volunteer doctors would be greatly appreciated as some districts had significant backlogs due to a lack of personnel. Dr Zulu also said, “completing back-logs is not just about numbers. It is a quality of life issue and a human rights issue. If there is a two thousand backlog you know how you would feel if there’s a cataract and there are no operations until you are blind. So, we are very happy that we finally have these volunteers to assist us.”
The doctors from Alliance of International Doctors (AID) have had extensive experience conducting cataract surgeries in sub- Saharan Africa. The lead ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Mehmet Aslan previously spent eight months in Niger where he completed thousands of surgeries. During his three-month stay in South Africa, Dr Mehmet aims to make a significant impact on the backlogs.
Dr Mehmet said, “We were all excited to join. This project is quite prestigious for us. So, if we can accomplish this, I can assure you that there are many more volunteer doctors willing to come whenever you want. We are ready to perform the surgeries.”
After thanking all role players, Al-Imdaad Foundation CEO Yacoob Vahed also spoke encouraging words saying:
“I would like to thank everyone who made this significant project possible. Even though there has been a lot of negativity around our beautiful country recently, I believe by working together we can make a real difference. For us this is only the beginning, we hope to be able to bring in more volunteer doctors- both locals and from abroad, to help take this project to other parts of the country.”
The Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Vision-4-Life cataract programme will be running in the last quarter of 2019 with surgeries planned in the uThukela, iLembe and uMzinyathi districts of KwaZulu-Natal. For more information about the programme or to support these initiatives please call 0861786243.
Cataract Surgery Programme kicks off in KwaZulu-Natal
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Cataract Surgery Programme kicks off in KwaZulu-Natal
AMS is proud to be associated with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the Al-Imdaad Foundation. It has been more than two years in planning and preparation, but finally it has arrived. A three-month long cataract surgery programme brought about by a partnership between the Al-Imdaad Foundation, the KZN Department of Health, Air Mercy Services and volunteer doctors from Turkish NGO, Alliance of International Doctors (AID). The cataract programme is part of the Al-Imdaad Foundation's Vision-4-Life eye care initiative which also includes a free eye clinic, which has seen over 2000 patients in two years of operation.
On October 7th, 2019, the volunteer doctors were flown into the cataract programme briefing session at the Ladysmith Provincial Hospital by Air Mercy Personnel.
At the briefing, Al-Imdaad Foundation’s special projects coordinator, Mr Abed Karrim described the build up to the programme saying, “For two and a half years my team and I have been in and out of Pretoria to secure accreditation for the foreign doctors from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). We’ve had a lot of cooperation from Health Departments at all levels and finally the team is able to be here today”.
Mr Karrim went on to say that their mission was simple: “We are here to join hands to enable Vision-4-Life, this is the vision of the leadership of the Al-Imdaad Foundation- our Chairman Maulana Chohan and our trustees. They have said to us, go out there, work hand in hand with the Department of Health, work hand in hand for the community.”
Areas have been identified where there are significant backlogs of patients awaiting cataract surgeries. Public eye facilities at hospitals in Northern Natal will be used for the programme and local support staff and nurses will assist the Turkish team.
Dr T Zulu, an official from uThukela District Health described how the volunteer doctors would be greatly appreciated as some districts had significant backlogs due to a lack of personnel. Dr Zulu also said, “completing back-logs is not just about numbers. It is a quality of life issue and a human rights issue. If there is a two thousand backlog you know how you would feel if there’s a cataract and there are no operations until you are blind. So, we are very happy that we finally have these volunteers to assist us.”
The doctors from Alliance of International Doctors (AID) have had extensive experience conducting cataract surgeries in sub- Saharan Africa. The lead ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Mehmet Aslan previously spent eight months in Niger where he completed thousands of surgeries. During his three-month stay in South Africa, Dr Mehmet aims to make a significant impact on the backlogs.
Dr Mehmet said, “We were all excited to join. This project is quite prestigious for us. So, if we can accomplish this, I can assure you that there are many more volunteer doctors willing to come whenever you want. We are ready to perform the surgeries.”
After thanking all role players, Al-Imdaad Foundation CEO Yacoob Vahed also spoke encouraging words saying:
“I would like to thank everyone who made this significant project possible. Even though there has been a lot of negativity around our beautiful country recently, I believe by working together we can make a real difference. For us this is only the beginning, we hope to be able to bring in more volunteer doctors- both locals and from abroad, to help take this project to other parts of the country.”
The Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Vision-4-Life cataract programme will be running in the last quarter of 2019 with surgeries planned in the uThukela, iLembe and uMzinyathi districts of KwaZulu-Natal. For more information about the programme or to support these initiatives please call 0861786243.
Cataract Surgery Programme kicks off in KwaZulu-Natal
AMS is proud to be associated with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and the Al-Imdaad Foundation. It has been more than two years in planning and preparation, but finally it has arrived. A three-month long cataract surgery programme brought about by a partnership between the Al-Imdaad Foundation, the KZN Department of Health, Air Mercy Services and volunteer doctors from Turkish NGO, Alliance of International Doctors (AID). The cataract programme is part of the Al-Imdaad Foundation's Vision-4-Life eye care initiative which also includes a free eye clinic, which has seen over 2000 patients in two years of operation.
On October 7th, 2019, the volunteer doctors were flown into the cataract programme briefing session at the Ladysmith Provincial Hospital by Air Mercy Personnel.
At the briefing, Al-Imdaad Foundation’s special projects coordinator, Mr Abed Karrim described the build up to the programme saying, “For two and a half years my team and I have been in and out of Pretoria to secure accreditation for the foreign doctors from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). We’ve had a lot of cooperation from Health Departments at all levels and finally the team is able to be here today”.
Mr Karrim went on to say that their mission was simple: “We are here to join hands to enable Vision-4-Life, this is the vision of the leadership of the Al-Imdaad Foundation- our Chairman Maulana Chohan and our trustees. They have said to us, go out there, work hand in hand with the Department of Health, work hand in hand for the community.”
Areas have been identified where there are significant backlogs of patients awaiting cataract surgeries. Public eye facilities at hospitals in Northern Natal will be used for the programme and local support staff and nurses will assist the Turkish team.
Dr T Zulu, an official from uThukela District Health described how the volunteer doctors would be greatly appreciated as some districts had significant backlogs due to a lack of personnel. Dr Zulu also said, “completing back-logs is not just about numbers. It is a quality of life issue and a human rights issue. If there is a two thousand backlog you know how you would feel if there’s a cataract and there are no operations until you are blind. So, we are very happy that we finally have these volunteers to assist us.”
The doctors from Alliance of International Doctors (AID) have had extensive experience conducting cataract surgeries in sub- Saharan Africa. The lead ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Mehmet Aslan previously spent eight months in Niger where he completed thousands of surgeries. During his three-month stay in South Africa, Dr Mehmet aims to make a significant impact on the backlogs.
Dr Mehmet said, “We were all excited to join. This project is quite prestigious for us. So, if we can accomplish this, I can assure you that there are many more volunteer doctors willing to come whenever you want. We are ready to perform the surgeries.”
After thanking all role players, Al-Imdaad Foundation CEO Yacoob Vahed also spoke encouraging words saying:
“I would like to thank everyone who made this significant project possible. Even though there has been a lot of negativity around our beautiful country recently, I believe by working together we can make a real difference. For us this is only the beginning, we hope to be able to bring in more volunteer doctors- both locals and from abroad, to help take this project to other parts of the country.”
The Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Vision-4-Life cataract programme will be running in the last quarter of 2019 with surgeries planned in the uThukela, iLembe and uMzinyathi districts of KwaZulu-Natal. For more information about the programme or to support these initiatives please call 0861786243.
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Ehambayo Mobile Medical Simulator
As part of the organisation’s value added service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator (named The Ehambayo Medical Simulator) unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), more specifically the transportation of patients in an air ambulance or confined space environment. This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service.
The Ehambayo Medical Simulator supports the improvement of clinical care with a view to better patient prognosis in real life situations. The two medical simulators are positioned at the AMS bases situated in the Western Cape (Cape Town) & KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Thus allowing the simulators to reach all the Provinces in the Republic of South Africa ensuring that the training unit and educators are fully mobile able to reach the deep rural medical facilities in our country.
Ehambayo Mobile Medical Simulator
As part of the organisation’s value added service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator (named The Ehambayo Medical Simulator) unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), more specifically the transportation of patients in an air ambulance or confined space environment. This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service.
The Ehambayo Medical Simulator supports the improvement of clinical care with a view to better patient prognosis in real life situations. The two medical simulators are positioned at the AMS bases situated in the Western Cape (Cape Town) & KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Thus allowing the simulators to reach all the Provinces in the Republic of South Africa ensuring that the training unit and educators are fully mobile able to reach the deep rural medical facilities in our country.
Ehambayo Mobile Medical Simulator
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Ehambayo Mobile Medical Simulator
As part of the organisation’s value added service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator (named The Ehambayo Medical Simulator) unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), more specifically the transportation of patients in an air ambulance or confined space environment. This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service.
The Ehambayo Medical Simulator supports the improvement of clinical care with a view to better patient prognosis in real life situations. The two medical simulators are positioned at the AMS bases situated in the Western Cape (Cape Town) & KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Thus allowing the simulators to reach all the Provinces in the Republic of South Africa ensuring that the training unit and educators are fully mobile able to reach the deep rural medical facilities in our country.
Ehambayo Mobile Medical Simulator
As part of the organisation’s value added service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator (named The Ehambayo Medical Simulator) unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), more specifically the transportation of patients in an air ambulance or confined space environment. This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service.
The Ehambayo Medical Simulator supports the improvement of clinical care with a view to better patient prognosis in real life situations. The two medical simulators are positioned at the AMS bases situated in the Western Cape (Cape Town) & KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Thus allowing the simulators to reach all the Provinces in the Republic of South Africa ensuring that the training unit and educators are fully mobile able to reach the deep rural medical facilities in our country.
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
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Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
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Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.