June 2, 2023, was a sad day, globally. Three trains crashed into each other in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. As of June, the triple train accident has led to 288 deaths and 1,100 injured people, making it the most significant such casualty of the decade. The aftermath has been further tragic. There […]
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Reducing avoidable death – immediate care is essential
A short while ago I was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, a country immersed in a longstanding civil war. I had moved fast to get there. A double bombing had been triggered in a populated area and nearly 500 victims had been involved. At least 25% had died, most before they reached hospital. […]
The public health imperative for advancing emergency care research in LMICs
Strong emergency care systems based on robust evidence are critical to advancing global health. Every minute counts when a patient is afflicted with a potentially life-threatening symptom or condition, and therefore it might seem daunting to consider conducting research in such acute conditions. But investment in emergency care research will be critical to achieving national […]