In 2016 Phindile Khumalo and her colleague Mom Ntshosho founded Amaqhawe, a support group for children and adolescents living with HIV. Since its inception the group has not only achieved increased compliance with antiretrovirals medications, but also provided financial support to its participants, enabling them to remain at school.

Dr Burjor Langdana takes us through the problems with dental hygiene during endurance sports and expeditions. The Colgate Duraphat 5000 toothpaste’s high fluoride content helps to mitigate these risks and can help prevent both dental cavities and gum disease.

The RGS Expedition Medicine Advisory Group discusses considerations for companies and participants, alongside pragmatic suggestions and protocols to prioritise COVID-safe travel.

On October 6th the WHO announced new recommendations for the widespread use of the Malaria vaccine RTS, S in sub-Saharan Africa.

The BMRES-BMMS Conference 2021 is calling for submissions for both poster presentations and oral presentations.

Public Health England has recently published updated guidance on Malaria prevention for travelers. With the world opening up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, it is vital to protect your health whilst abroad.

The current wave of the covid pandemic is putting an unprecedented strain on limited oxygen supplies in Zambian hospitals. Let us all help Zambia to ‘Take a Deep Breath’.

The British Mountain Medicine Society (BMMS) has teamed up with Life in the Fast Lane and the University of Central Lancashire to develop free online mountain medicine CPD. For those that haven’t yet completed it, the initial module is just 25 MCQs with CPD approval from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Access to the module can be found on […]

The Medical Commission of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) has published its official standards regarding “Adventure Travel and the COVID-19 Pandemic”. It outlines the specific challenges and risks associated with travel in the COVID-19 era as well and discussing strategies for mitigating them

Dr Burjor Langdana / Expedition Dentist / UK Dr Burjor Langdana explains why routine use of antibacterial mouthwash, such as 0.2% chlorhexidine may reduce the beneficial effects of training; especially in the recovery phase. Newsflash – Routine use of antibacterial mouthwash like 0.2% chlorhexidine may reduce the beneficial effects of training especially is the post-training phase 1. Mechanism – Oral […]