Ebola Outbreak
Ebola Outbreak According to the WHO as of 5th September 2014, there have been 2105 deaths from Ebola (probable, confirmed and suspected), in 4 countries, Sierra Lone, Nigeria, Liberia and Guinea.
Cruise Ship Nursing
Stacey Bonser, Registered Nurse, Adelaide Cruise Ship Nursing After working in emergency and critical care for several years, I spent the next 3 years working on cruise ships as a Registered Nurse for Princess Cruises between 2010 and 2013.With this experience I was able to travel the world and visit over 160 ports and […]
Uganda
Dr Lisa Chapman, Stafford Known also as The Pearl of Africa, it is a country of spectacular natural beauty. Not only does it have the largest lake in Africa (Lake Victoria), the world’s longest river (Nile River), the tallest mountain range in Africa (Rwenzori Mountains), and one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls (Murchison Falls). […]
Chopsticks Lanterns and the Great Wall
Dr Lisa Chapman, Stafford Dragons, firecrackers, red lanterns, awe-inspiring ancient structures, impressive modern architecture, advanced technology, bamboo scaffolding, tradition, friendly locals, orphanages, multitudes of silent electric scooters, loud market place haggling, cups of tea, fiery chilli and bottomless bowls of rice. Eclectic images greeted my family as we journeyed in China for a month.
Travelling to Russia, Belarus and Baltic States
Prepared by TMA member Sandringham, Victoria: Dr Jason Rajakulendran. Exploring Russia, the largest country on earth and its neighbouring former Soviet states was something that had entered my mind a long time ago. Russia is a remarkable place whose famously repressed history has moulded a culture known for its pride and stoicism. I wanted to experience this […]
Fear of Flying
20-25% of persons suffer from this, and it can have a serious impact on the life choices of a sufferer, and even their family. It is a learned response to aircraft and it can be ‘unlearned’ with the right help. The Wikipedia entry on fear of flying calls it Pteromerhanophobia, … a fear of being on an airplane (aeroplane), or other flying vehicle.. It is […]
Marshall Islands
In December 2013, 19 Doctors attended the inaugural Pacific Critical Care Conference in the Marshall Islands. Director of Capstone Health Dr Matthew Atkins and employee Dr Stephen Massey from were fortunate enough to be among the participants.
Travel to India
Towards the end of my second semester of university at the University of Queensland, I expressed to a friend the desire to “one day” do voluntary work somewhere/anywhere overseas. To which her reply was “Well, I’ve actually just started helping Lattitude do interviews for a volunteer placement starting next February. I can send you a […]
Israel Holiday
‘Boker Tov’, good morning! Our tour of Israel lasted for twelve days, and every day was packed with visits to historical sites; many recorded in the Bible. It was thrilling to stand in historical places which are so well documented, and to see many towns and cities thriving due to the influx of immigrants seeking […]
Meningococcal B vaccine
Dr Julie Burke – Yeppoon BEXSERO , the first broadly effective Meningococcal B vaccine is indicated for immunisation of infants (from 2 months of age), toddlers, children, adolescents and adults against Meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) disease. It’s availability to travellers will be particularly useful for infants and exchange students, students studying overseas especially in residential colleges, people […]