TOP WIRRAL PLASTIC SURGEON TO CREATE UK TEAM TO TREAT VICTIMS OF SYRIAN CONFLICT
HELP KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES SAFE IN THE KITCHEN DURING THE HALF TERM HOLIDAYS
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TOP WIRRAL PLASTIC SURGEON TO CREATE UK TEAM TO TREAT VICTIMS OF SYRIAN CONFLICT
HELP KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES SAFE IN THE KITCHEN DURING THE HALF TERM HOLIDAYS
A top plastic surgeon aims to create a UK-based specialist team to help the victims of the Syrian Civil War after returning from a week treating children injured in the conflict .
It was the second time Ali Juma , who is based at Spire Murrayfield Hospital at Heswall has been to the war-torn region to carry out humanitarian work . He was part of a team put together by the USbased LEAP Global Missions , which saw over 90 patients and performed surgery on 37 victims of blast , shrapnel , and severe burns at the Safad Hospital in Tripoli in Lebanon . The 54-year-old father of two was fulfilling a pledge he made 12 months ago after his first mercy relief mission to the region when he and a LEAP team spent eight days in Jordan . On his return this time he said : “ It was certainly a busy week and we were able to see between 90 and 100 patients , the majority of whom were children . We operated on 37 . The conditions in the hospital this time were more difficult than in Jordan with shortages of staff and local supplies ; however , it was fortunate that we had brought dressings , equipment and other materials donated by Spire Murrayfield , and LEAP Global Missions .”
Now he would also like to put together a UK-based team and make further visits to the Middle East and set up continuing care for the patients he has treated . He will also continue to work with LEAP Global Missions to offer his services and he added : “ Collaboration will always be of greater benefit to all mankind and for the greater good .”
Julie Watkinson , Hospital Director at Spire Murrayfield , said : “ We were again happy to help Ali with the mission to the Lebanon where he and his team carried out more fantastic work among the victims of this terrible conflict . It would be wonderful if the work he has been involved in so far could continue and that it would inspire a Britishbased response team and we would be happy to continue our support for that .”
Mr Juma , who specialises in face , breast and body contouring surgery at Spire Murrayfield , has over 24 years ’ experience in plastic surgery and in the management of trauma and reconstruction .
During the February half term , many children across Wirral will be spending more time in the kitchen .
But whether they ’ re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack , it ’ s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob .
So as part of the Fire Kills campaign , Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for kids to learn about cooking safely .
Gary Oakford , Group Manager for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service , said : “ There are lots of creative ways to teach kids about cooking fire safety . And it ’ s absolutely vital that they know what to do if the worst should happen . So alongside the melting , mixing and making , why not take the chance to pass on your fire safety knowhow ? Test your smoke alarms as part of the activity . And remember , never leave a child alone with a hot hob - keep them safe by moving matches and saucepan handles out of their reach .”
The kids don ’ t have to be in the kitchen to change the way you work – distraction while cooking is a main cause of fire call-outs right across the country .
Gary added : “ Half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen - often because of distractions like phone calls or family . So whatever happens elsewhere in your home , always make sure you have one eye on the hob or oven .”
The Fire Kills campaign has released top tips for staying safe in the kitchen . To view the tips and for more information on fire safety , please visit www . facebook . com / firekills .
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