Humanitarian Aid in the Middle East
November 1, 2023
Johanniter International Assistance demands access to the region for humanitarian aid measures and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
News
Third Field Trial in Östersund, Sweden
October 20, 2023
From16th to 20th October, the third MED1stMR Field Trial took place in Östersund, Sweden.
Our project partner ‘Region Jämtland Härjedalen’ hosted the training with the mixed reality training solution for medical first responders.
MED1stMR’s Green Manikin
October 13, 2023
Due to the haptic experience in the virtual environment, MED1stMR decided for a mixed reality (MR) training approach to create a better learning experience for medical first responders.
Second Field Trial and consortium meeting in Heidelberg
October 1, 2023
The second Field Trial took place in Heidelberg at the facilities of our partner the University Clinic Heidelberg (UKHD). In parallel, on 26th and 27th September 2023, the MED1stMR consortium gathered together for a General Assembly (GA).
Two English volunteers ar the EuroPride Parade in Valletta
September 17, 2023
On the third September weekend, our Maltese member provided medical coverage at the EuroPride Parade and Concert in Valetta. The festivities included a concert featuring Christina Aguilera and the EuroPride March.
St John Malta was joined by two English volunteers who supported the festivities.
MED1stMR real-life tunnel exercise in Austria
September 16, 2023
On 16 September, a large-scale exercise took place at the Zentrum am Berg (ZaB). A bus accident was simulated in the tunnel with several injured and two fatalities.
St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem wins the world’s largest award in the field of Vision
September 6, 2023
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group has won the 2023 edition of the António Champalimaud Vision Award. The award was announced in a ceremony chaired by the President of Portugal, H.E Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and President of the Champalimaud Foundation, Leonor Beleza, in the presence of public figures and international organizations’ representatives.
JOIN Board meets online
August 21, 2023
On 21st August, the JOIN Board met online for a regular meeting.
Two German volunteers at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
August 14, 2023
The annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta is one of the largest international hot-air balloon festivals in Europe. Johannes and Lara from Johanniter Germany travelled to Bristol to join the team of St John Ambulance.
JOIN Clinical Working Group meets in London
August 13, 2023
With the aim to finalise the manuscript of its First Aid Manual for Young People, the JOIN Clinical Working Group met in London. Delegates from England, Germany, Italy and the JOIN Office came together in the Britsh capital.