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Dr. Jonathan Ssozi Mulungi, a Ugandan medical doctor, has been widely praised after he reportedly saved the lives of two passengers during a Brussels Airlines flight to the Belgian capital.
The incident occurred when Dr. Mulungi, who was on board as a passenger, was called upon to assist with two unconscious individuals.
The doctor quickly resuscitated both patients, earning admiration from passengers and the flight crew for his prompt action and expertise.
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In a post shared later on social media, Dr. Mulungi described the experience, saying, “On board a flight to Brussels, I was called upon to resuscitate two unconscious patients, which I did. It was a great honour, and after my flight, I shared a light moment with the flight crew.”
He accompanied the post with pictures of smiling members of the flight crew.
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Dr Mulungi praised
His post quickly garnered praise from fellow Ugandans. Amos Wekesa, a leading Ugandan tour operator, shared his admiration, saying, “Good Ugandan story because it’s a Ugandan who did it.”
Sarah Kagingo, Deputy Board Chair of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), also congratulated him, writing, “Well done, Dr. Mulungi Jonathan.”
One commenter, Dave, thanked the doctor, saying, “Thanks Jonathan, for branding our country with a good image and the acknowledgment of our medical and education institutions.”
Dr. Mulungi, who holds an MBChB degree, works at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and previously at Kiruddu Referral Hospital and Kawempe National Referral Hospital, where he interned as an OBGYN.
He has a bias in emergency medicine, research, cardiothoracic surgery, epidemiology, and infectious diseases.
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Understanding in-flight-emergencies
In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) are rare but significant occurrences, with such incidents happening approximately once in every 604 flights.
Common incidents include syncope (fainting), respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal disturbances, often from food poisoning.
Initially, cabin crew assess the situation, providing first aid and alerting the captain.
If necessary, they request assistance from any medical professionals on board.