Research scientist by training, Beach bum at heart
Cape Town, South Africa
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
I will be speaking at the @WHOAFRO regional webinar: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚
📅 30 July 2025
🕒 12:00–13:30 (Brazzaville time)
🔗 shorturl.at/gmSp6
📢 Join us to explore key findings and reflect on lifesaving practices to prevent #drowning
Colleen Saunders retweeted
New in AfJEM!
A systematic review & meta-analysis finds no evidence that noradrenaline is superior to adrenaline in managing septic shock.
Big implications for emergency care in resource-limited settings.
Read it here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Colleen Saunders retweeted
So excited to see the launch of the first WHO global status report on #DrowningPrevention What a milestone for our community but an important reminder of all the work left to do.
Find the report here: iris.who.int/bitstream/handl…
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Please join this session led by Marian Kinnes - a community member from Manenberg. Topic: Community leadership and engagement! Make sure to attend it on October 29. #leadership #community #EMS #emct linkedin.com/events/national… @UCTHealthSci @DeptFCE
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Understanding the complex interplay of various determinants is important for gaining perspective on child and adolescent injury statistics around the globe.
Today’s conversation provides a deep look at emerging challenges and crucial steps for developing interventions for injury prevention
#Safety2024 #injuryprevention
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day.
Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips:
🏊♂️ Learn to swim
👀 Supervise children
🚫 No alcohol near water
🌧️ Be aware of surroundings
🦺 Use safety equipment
Learn more 👉bit.ly/4fjeRAi
Colleen Saunders retweeted
New from myself and @DrKyraHamilton in @ConversationEDU we report our findings of an audit of driver handbooks in every Australian state and territory, uncovering just what they teach learner drivers about driving into floodwaters #DrowningPrevention theconversation.com/just-15-…
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Still time for register for the 15th World Injury Conference. Early bird open until 15 June. See you there! worldsafety2024.com/
Colleen Saunders retweeted
New study explores hospital admitted drowning and the #COVID19 pandemic in Victoria, Australia. Rates dropped during and immediately after the pandemic. Read implications for #DrowningPrevention post-pandemic: injuryprevention.bmj.com/con… @LifeSavingVic @MUARCresearch @UNSWMedicine
Colleen Saunders retweeted
@RoyalLifeSaving have just launched Heart Beat Club. An online course that provides vital lifesaving skills for parents, grandparents and carers. The course is free this May. Sign up today: loom.ly/kOG6NQY
Colleen Saunders retweeted
🚨CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY🚨 in Bangladesh!
Join @RNLI's mission to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, the leading cause of child mortality. Seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison Specialist.
Apply here: hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/cipr…
#Bangladesh #DrowningPrevention #RNLI
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Call for applications for @WHO @RNLI Global Workshop on Child Day-care and #Drowning Prevention open through 3 June. Apply here: bit.ly/4bk21zh#InjuryPrevent…
Colleen Saunders retweeted
🔃 A Framework for Decision-Making: #Cynefin Workshop
Upskill your #GlobalSurgery Thinking: Using insights from complexity and cognitive science, Cynefin is a sense-making framework, which can guide decision-making and management approaches.
By Dr Cunningham @GlobalUct
Back home after a whirlwind couple of days in Istanbul working on the 1st @WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. Inspiring & optimistic discussions with colleagues who have become friends!
Colleen Saunders retweeted
Grant opportunity alert ⬇️
The 2024 RSTMH #EarlyCareer Grants Programme is now open for applications
The Programme provides more than 200 grants every year to those #earlycareerresearchers in #tropicalmedicine or #globalhealth
Apply by 22 April 2024 BST
Find out more: rstmh.org/grants
Colleen Saunders retweeted
For every R2000/£100 raised, a child can receive their grade R year of water safety education!
This includes a workbook, swim pack, a nutritious snack at 26 survival swim lessons and transport to and from lessons.
Donate to help us SPREAD THE SUNSHINE today!
#WaterSafety
Excited and proud to be part of @UCT_EM team working on prehospital CDSTs for SA EMS. @Clint_EM & Peter Hodkinson getting the conversation started at WC EMS research day.
Dr @cunningham_char on the immense value of community based EMS in reducing response times in geographically challenging communities.
Looking forward to a great day listening to the research emerging from WC EMS, and discussions around translation and impact.
Dr Colleen Saunders speaking about engaged research in Africa and #EMS at the WC EMS research day. @colljsaunders @willem_stassen @craigwylie @Clint_EM
