Case Study: Africa

When a crew member cleaning the hold of a cargo ship fell nearly ten metres onto scaffolding, the outcome could have been devastating. He suffered multiple fractures, including spinal injuries and broken ankles – serious trauma requiring urgent medical attention and a coordinated international air ambulance evacuation.

Case Review

In 2024, Universal Air Evac successfully conducted a repatriation flight for a 2-year-old child. The journey began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and concluded in Stockholm, Sweden, where the patient was safely handed over to receiving medical personnel.

In October, Rwanda reported that it was facing a significant public health challenge with a reported 62 cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD). This unfortunately led to 15 deaths and put the entire country on alert for this highly contagious and historically dangerous disease. The situation is serious, and proactive measures are essential. 

In the urgent domain of life-preserving endeavours, success hinges not only on medical expertise and swift response but also on the clarity of information exchanged and the efficiency of communication channels.