Research scientist by training, Beach bum at heart
Joined November 2011
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
29 Jul 2025
I will be speaking at the @WHOAFRO regional webinar: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐
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30 July 2025
๐ 12:00โ13:30 (Brazzaville time)
๐ shorturl.at/gmSp6
๐ข Join us to explore key findings and reflect on lifesaving practices to prevent #drowning
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
2 Jul 2025
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/arโฆ
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
13 Dec 2024
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/handlโฆ
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
23 Oct 2024
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/nationalโฆ @UCTHealthSci @DeptFCE
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
Understanding the complex interplay of various determinants is important for gaining perspective on child and adolescent injury statistics around the globe.
Todayโs conversation provides a deep look at emerging challenges and crucial steps for developing interventions for injury prevention
#Safety2024 #injuryprevention
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
24 Jul 2024
Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day.
Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips:
๐โโ๏ธ Learn to swim
๐ Supervise children
๐ซ No alcohol near water
๐ง๏ธ Be aware of surroundings
๐ฆบ Use safety equipment
Learn more ๐bit.ly/4fjeRAi
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
2 Jul 2024
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-โฆ
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
13 Jun 2024
Still time for register for the 15th World Injury Conference. Early bird open until 15 June. See you there! worldsafety2024.com/
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
6 May 2024
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/conโฆ @LifeSavingVic @MUARCresearch @UNSWMedicine
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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
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
2 May 2024
๐จCONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY๐จ 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/ciprโฆ
#Bangladesh #DrowningPrevention #RNLI
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
30 Apr 2024
Call for applications for @WHO @RNLI Global Workshop on Child Day-care and #Drowning Prevention open through 3 June. Apply here: bit.ly/4bk21zh#InjuryPreventโฆ
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
24 Apr 2024
*Global Workshop on Day-care and Drowning Prevention* - 21-23 Oct 2024, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, co-hosted by the @WHO & RNLIโฏ
๐ฃ Calling all day-care practitioners, #ECD specialists and INGO leads providing day-care in LMIC settings. Apply for a place - shorturl.at/lyzCV
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
18 Apr 2024
๐ 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
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20 Apr 2024
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!
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
15 Apr 2024
Grant opportunity alert โฌ๏ธ
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 2024ย BST
Find out more: rstmh.org/grants
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Colleen Saunders retweeted
For every R2000/ยฃ100 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
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6 Mar 2024
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.
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6 Mar 2024
Dr @cunningham_char on the immense value of community based EMS in reducing response times in geographically challenging communities.
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6 Mar 2024
Looking forward to a great day listening to the research emerging from WC EMS, and discussions around translation and impact.
6 Mar 2024
Dr Colleen Saunders speaking about engaged research in Africa and #EMS at the WC EMS research day. @colljsaunders @willem_stassen @craigwylie @Clint_EM
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