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Awareness February 2, 2021

Keep your eyes on the road

Understand how drowsy driving can be prevented and minimise your risk of getting involved in a sleep-related car crash. You haven’t had any alcohol to drink, but you’ve been driving for more than ten hours to get to your holiday destination. You…

Incidents December 2, 2020

[TURFFONTEIN] Newborn baby found in a plastic bag

A newborn baby boy was found in a plastic bag next to a block of flats in Turffontein this evening. When ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene just before 18h30, they found the baby inside a plastic bag. It is understood that…

Awareness December 2, 2020

Help! My child’s choking on something

For little children, the act of crawling, walking, touching, and putting things in their mouth means exploring the world they live in. Unfortunately, the newfound freedom also means an increased risk of choking - and parents or adults should remain vigilant. Marga…

Awareness October 20, 2020

Heatwave: How to protect yourself

Many parts of South Africa experience heat waves throughout the summer months. Although this is not uncommon, the temperatures accompanying these heat waves may fluctuate. With high temperatures, ER24 is urging people to be cautious. Many people spend large amounts of time…

Awareness October 16, 2020

How ER24 treat a suspected spine injury

Early immobilisation and treatment are crucial to recovery from spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury (SCI) is always an emergency as it can lead to permanent paralysis, cardiovascular problems or even death. ER24 paramedics are trained to deal with SCIs to minimise…

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Keep your eyes on the road

[TURFFONTEIN] Newborn baby found in a plastic bag

Help! My child’s choking on something

Heatwave: How to protect yourself

How ER24 treat a suspected spine injury

[POLOKWANE] – Woman injured in vehicle rollover.

[BOTHAS HILL] – Cyclist left injured in collision.

[POTCHEFSTROOM] – Vehicle rollover leaves one dead, another injured.

ER24 Medic receives COVID-19 vaccine

Healthy living is more important than ever

Keep your eyes on the road

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