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 | Mar 10, 2022 | Health, Travel
Don’t let the excitement of heading off for an Easter break stop you from taking precautions to stay safe on the road and at your destination. Plan your trip: If you’ll be staying at new places, research them online – read traveller reviews about the safest...
by The Travel Doctor | Feb 23, 2022 | Health, Travel
Airlines take cleanliness to new heights. Robots sanitise surfaces in minutes, devices spray electrically charged cleaning mists and seat cushions kill viruses. Travel Doctor comments as seen in Business Day PremiumPosted 23 February 2022 by Yvonne Fontyn Gone are the...
by The Travel Doctor | Nov 25, 2021 | Library, Malaria, Travel
Stay safe from Malaria ? Malaria kills 400 000 people globally, 94% in Africa each year, and in South Africa 10% of the population (4.9 million of us) are at risk of getting it, reports the Department of Health. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe from...
by The Travel Doctor | Mar 28, 2019 | Bugs, Health, Malaria, Travel
MALARIA – Do you really “KNOW IT ALL”? An open letter by Dr Rick I always enjoy fielding questions from concerned company representatives regarding malaria. You might be aware that there are both acute AND chronic complications associated with malaria. Firstly,...
