Here’s a good thing you need to know: In the face of medical emergencies and trauma in the great outdoors, knowledge can be the difference between life and loss. The Wilderness and Austere Medicine Society Malaysia is on a mission to bridge the gap, offering critical training to both healthcare providers and everyday individuals, preparing them to navigate the unique challenges of wilderness medicine. We speak to Professor Shaik Farid Abdul Wahab, the society's chairman, about the life-saving work they do, the importance of equipping people for unexpected situations, and the world of medicine outside traditional settings.

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Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories:  managing disease,  medical advances,  environment

Tags:  WAMS,  Wilderness and austere medical society,  wilderness emergencies,  medical survival skills,  survival skills,