The Netcare Foundation was established in 2010, it is in partnership with various organisations and healthcare practitioners providing emergency medical assistance. The Netcare Foundation’s Sizanani Award is bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their altruism and contribution to saving lives and making a difference. At Prometheus Medical Africa our stated...

The Netcare Foundation was established in 2010, it is in partnership with various organisations and healthcare practitioners providing emergency medical assistance. The Netcare Foundation’s Sizanani Award is bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their altruism and contribution to saving lives and making a difference. At Prometheus Medical Africa our stated...

The Netcare foundation was established in 2010, it is in partnership with various organisations and healthcare practitioners providing emergency medical assistance. The Netcare Foundation’s Sizanani Award is bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their altruism and contribution to saving lives and making a difference. At Prometheus Medical Africa our stated...

We are excited to announce that the Personal Trauma Pouch (PTP) has received the endorsement of one of Africa's most experienced Field Guides, James Steyn. Currently General Manager of Senalala Luxury Safari Lodge, James has been guiding walking safaris on foot in Big 5 game rich areas for over 25...

(Medic Carl) Thus it ends...... 1008 horses 1003 kilometers 37 degrees of heat 37 riders, 28 legs, 14 drivers, 13 interpreters, 13 hypothermic patients, 9 days, 8 Vets, 8 event managers, 7 IV lines, 3 stitches, 2 Medic teams and 1 evacuation. But the numbers say nothing of the grit,...

She was, I reckon, around 50 years old, but her weathered hands and face displayed a life well lived beyond those years. After hearing there was a doctor in the Ger, many locals had attended for a “check up”. This consisted of a blood pressure check, a listen to their...

Medic Mike) This morning we saw a marked change in the weather, with winds and a steady rainfall which has persisted into the day. With the news that the leading two riders reached the finish line just before the cut-off time last night, the race for the remaining places continues...

Medic Mike) A break in the weather today has meant easier riding conditions and with most moving away from the open plains and into the hills, a change in the terrain. Many more trees and an almost alpine feel, with more cloud cover and a few showers, has seen most...

(Medic Mike) Just as we were about to set up for the night at horse station (Urtuu) 13, we received a call on the satellite phone from Derby HQ alerting us about a rider between Urtuus 12 and 13, who had not moved for some time. All riders are tracked...

(Medic Mike) Another very warm day and a challenge for the endurance of the riders as they made their way through a changing landscape,which has now reached lakes, rolling hills and some forest areas offering brief respite from the sun. Hydration and electrolyte replacement has been the mantra of the...

(Medic Mike) We have had a busy day today out on the beautiful Mongolian Steppe. This morning was relaxed with a lovely coffee made by Ivo our documentary film maker – this will probably result in bribery from him later on in the Derby. Deb was asked to look at...

(Medic Mike) After spending the night at horse station 2 watching the sun set over the distant hills set against a blood-red sky, with a white Margareta in hand skillfully crafted by Erik, our blood-wagon Captain, Medic 2 are well rested. We met up with Medic 1 at horse station...