Gauteng’s disaster management clinicians outline World Cup shortfalls

Gauteng's disaster management clinicians outline World Cup shortfalls.

International Agreements on Disaster Risk Management Based on World Conferences, Successful or Not: A Review Study

Background: At the end of the 19th century, international communities have realized the necessity of global planning and cooperation. Accordingly, worldwide meetings have been organized for several years. This study aims to assess the achievement of predetermined objectives by international conferences in the field of risk management. Materials and Methods: The search for articles and document...

The World Trade Center Attack: Lessons for disaster management

As the largest, and one of the most eclectic, urban center in the United States, New York City felt the need to develop an Office of Emergency Management to coordinate communications and direct resources in the event of a mass disaster. Practice drills were then carried out to assess and improve disaster preparedness. The day of 11 September 2001 began with the unimaginable. As events unfolded,...

Rugby World Cup 2015: World Rugby injury surveillance study.

OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence, severity and nature of injuries sustained during the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2015 together with the inciting events leading to the injuries. DESIGN A prospective, whole population study. POPULATION 639 international rugby players representing 20 countries. METHOD The study protocol followed the definitions and procedures recommended in the consensus sta...

Rugby World Cup 2003 injury surveillance project.

OBJECTIVES To study match injury patterns and incidence during the Rugby World Cup 2003 (RWC 2003); to compare these patterns and rates with comparative rugby injury data; and to assess differences between teams playing at different levels (eight finalists v 12 non-finalists). METHODS Data were collected prospectively during the tournament. All injuries were recorded by the 20 participating t...