by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 28, 2018 | CSR, General, Health, Medical News
The Flying Doctors Nigeria Air Ambulance service runs an active corporate social responsibility program aimed at promoting gender equality across Africa. We do this by focussing on women’s health, empowerment and educational programs. As part of our Corporate Social...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 14, 2018 | Emergency Response, Expats, First Aid, General, Health, Medical News, Occupational Health
Pre-travel health screening is a medical examination that is performed when an individual is about to leave for a trip. While this is only an additional precaution for most, there are some cases wherein it is a requirement. Becoming ill while posted overseas or on a...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 13, 2018 | Emergency Response, First Aid, General, Health, Medical News, Occupational Health
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine or oesophagus. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. Peptic ulcers are said to be fairly...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 12, 2018 | Emergency Response, First Aid, General, Health, Medical News
Antibiotics are drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria in both humans and animals. They fight these infections either by killing the bacteria or making it difficult for the bacteria to grow and multiply. Often, people tend to treat some viral infections (Most...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 8, 2018 | CSR, Emergency Response, General, Health
In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dr. Ola Brown, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria had an opportunity to give a talk at Total Nigeria Oil & Gas. In her words “This was really important to me, as it was an opportunity to speak to women that...
