Mumbai's population doubled since '91, over half in slums. Buenos Aires faces similar challenges, with 7.6% in shantytowns. Paramedics rely on volunteers for access.
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Season 1
S01:E01 - New Year in the Emergency Room
Tet, vital in Vietnam, keeps paramedics busy. Similarly, New Year's in Sydney is famous, but paramedics in New South Wales have little time for festivities.
S01:E02 - Aiding Slum Populations
Mumbai's population doubled since '91, over half in slums. Buenos Aires faces similar challenges, with 7.6% in shantytowns. Paramedics rely on volunteers for access.
S01:E03 - Emergency in the Middle of Traffic
Thailand's 2016 road toll: 24,000 lives, 73% motorcyclists. Bangkok paramedics vigilant. In Benin, Cotonou firefighters tackle daily fatal accidents and evacuations
S01:E04 - Religious Fervour and the Emergency Services
Allahabad's Kumbh Mela, Manila's Nazarene fest pose healthcare challenges. Thousands of medics and volunteers deployed.
S01:E05 - Big Cities = Very Busy Emergency Services
Osaka deals with rising calls from aging residents. Greater Mexico City, with 20 million, faces high demand for medical services.
S01:E06 - Emergencies on a National Day
In Israel, consecutive Memorial & Independence Days strain Magen David Adom. Belgium's July 21 holiday draws 200,000+, creating a medical surge.
S01:E07 - Emergency Services Tackling Youth Excess
Ibiza's medical services strained in tourist season due to late-night excesses. Thailand's Full Moon Party requires nurses for global partygoers' safety.
S01:E08 - Emergency Doctors Watching Over Party-Goers
Rio's Carnival leads to ER visits. Barcelona's La Mercè Festival has first aid for the injured, sick, and intoxicated.
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