This year, extreme heat has been associated with more than 25,000 deaths in Europe. This demonstrates the increasing financial and operational strain that climate-related health events are causing on healthcare systems. Germany currently has the highest estimated number of deaths. The Robert Koch Institute states that around 11,900 excess deaths have been attributable to heat since April. Data provided by…
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South Africa’s Ambulance Crisis: A Public Health Emergency
Citizens are dangerously exposed during emergencies. The National Department of Health reports a major deficit. This is South Africa’s ambulance crisis. It has tragic consequences for patients. The Shocking Scale of South Africa’s Ambulance Crisis The country needs 6,228 public ambulances. This is based on its population of 62 million. The current fleet only has 4,007 vehicles. This represents a…