by The Travel Doctor | Jan 20, 2026 | Clinics, Health, Travel
Original article as published on https://travelinsurance.santam.co.za/ Long-haul flights over 8 hours pose hidden medical risks like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), dehydration, hypoxia, and cardiac events due to immobility, low humidity, and cabin pressure...
by The Travel Doctor | Feb 20, 2025 | Bugs, Clinics, Health, Malaria, Travel
Stay safe from malaria By Glynis Horning February 2025 This potentially deadly illness is still a risk in parts of Southern Africa. Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria was responsible...
by The Travel Doctor | Feb 6, 2025 | Clinics, Health, Virus
Overview of the Outbreak According to the latest reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, there have been three laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola in Kampala since January 19, 2025. The original case sought treatment at...
by The Travel Doctor | Apr 30, 2024 | Clinics, Health
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness. The course of the disease is mostly mild with chills, fever & fatigue being the predominant symptoms. The infection can sometime be serious especially in young children, older persons, pregnant women and people...
by The Travel Doctor | May 15, 2023 | Health
Hepatitis A and B Immunity in South Africa. Who Should Be Vaccinated? Heymans , L. Crause , J. Damons , A.F de Frey Travel Doctor Corporate, Johannesburg, South Africa, Travel Doctor, Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South...
by The Travel Doctor | Jan 24, 2023 | Bugs, Clinics, Health
It’s not only in childhood that you need immunisation to protect you from severe and potentially fatal illnesses. By Glynis Horning 23 January 2023 Covid-19 brought home the need for vaccines throughout life. “They are not only necessary for children, but also, and...
