Staying safe during an Ebola mission
Dr Saschveen Singh, Capstone Health, Wembley Ebola Staff health: not your average travel medicine story. Since the West African outbreak made international headlines in 2015-2017, Ebola has been shrouded in myth. Many had forgotten its existence. But the recent major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has put the disease centre-stage again. When […]
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.
Racing To Paradise – Fremantle to Bali
… Prepared by TMA Member Wembley, WA: Dr Shane Leavy The Fremantle to Bali Yacht Race was held for the first time this year after a 14-year hiatus. Having sailed as a kid and more recently raced across the Atlantic I was more than keen to be a part of this adventure.I recently joined the team […]
Trekking Ethics
Prepared by TMA member Wembley, WA: Dr David Rowse It’s that time of year when we get more trekkers through the travel clinic in search of advice about safety in the mountains for their coming adventure. These intrepid travellers will be either trekking by themselves or in groups and most will be seeking the assistance […]