Er24 Live

When do we call for a medical helicopter to assist on a scene or airlift a patient? In this podcast, Dr Robyn Holgate gives us a brief overview on when a medical helicopter is called, who can call for a helicopter and how it benefits the patient.

This week, the Western Cape Health Department announced a total of 232 attacks on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff were reported between 2012 and 2016. This was revealed in a briefing by the Provincial Health Department in the Provincial Parliament. ER24 paramedics speak out about the dangers they face on a daily basis.

Dr Emille Reid, an Infectious Diseases Physician, based at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, talks to us on the promotion of safe sexual behaviour. February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ER24 is urging women to go for regular screening and to conduct self examinations. In this Health Minutes with Dr Holgate, we talk about breast cancer in women and men.

We often hear of someone that sustained a spinal cord injury. What is it and can be done to prevent and limit such injuries. In this podcast we speak to Dr Robyn Holgate about spinal injuries.

An Afrikaans documentary that featured on RSG (Radio Sonder Grense). Delving into the lives of paramedics, specifically Gert Cordier and his daily routine on servicing emergency calls. Documentary by Jenna-Leigh February Courtesy of RSG - Radio Sonder Grense

This special interest podcast provided paramedics a platform to discuss their coping mechanisms as they work in the freezing temperatures to make a difference.

This special interest podcast talks about the safety of cyclists on South African roads after a spade of horror collisions involving cyclists.

In this special interest podcast we look into a dangerous game played by children.

This special interest podcast takes a look into the training that paramedics in South Africa have to go through to protect themselves.

In this special interest podcast we looked into the craze of the fire challenge. A stupid game where people set themselves alight for fun.

In this special interest podcast we spoke to Financial Manager, Muhammed Cassim. He gave a few tips on how to set up your budget and how to strecth your salary.

The world was shocked at the announcement of former South African president, Nelson Mandela's death. A freedom-fighter and world leader that changed South Africa.

A special interest podcast celebrating International Nurses Day.

We spoke to Bild journalist, Kai Feldhaus, about his experience as he arrived in the disaster-struck town in the Philippines. Super Typhoon Haiyan's destruction was evident and affected thousands of people.

A special interest podcast looking into South Africa's readiness for a natural disaster. In this podcast we talk to Ian Scher, the CEO of Rescue South Africa.

Special interest podcast looking into the life of a woman in uniform.

Special interest podcast looking into the life of a woman in uniform.

Special interest podcast looking into the life of a woman in uniform.

Health Minutes with Dr Holgate. In this podcast we are discussing Down Syndrome. What is it and how to deal with Down Syndrome.