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The Belgian federal government launched the ‘Prepared together‘ campaign on 21 April 2026, an initiative by
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On 22 February 2026, Mexico suddenly erupted. The Mexican army killed cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho”
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Forgetting medication is one thing. No longer having access to a pharmacy or doctor is another.
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The volunteer corps: the new backbone of society
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This belongs in a truly useful first aid kit
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Life-saving first aid tips from the Red Cross
First aid in accidents If someone is in distress, you must above all not panic yourself.



