Mutoriro: A Crystal Epidemic

In the last few months I have seen an increase in patients coming to the emergency department with drug-related health issues. These are usually youths from across the spectrum of society and not just the typical “druggie” that society associates with drug use. There is an established association between recreational drug use/abuse, mental illness, and…

Surviving Snake Bites

Recently I have been seeing a lot of people with snake bites coming into the casualty department. Snake bites are known to increase during the rainy season as snakes come out of their hiding spots and are more likely to encounter people. In winter, snakes tend to be less active, however, they are also likely…