Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze (MD, MPH, PhD) is Professor of Public Health at David Tvildiani Medical University, Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia, and a WHO Consultant on Health & Migration. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal (gmj.ge) and a member of the UEMS Section of Public Health. Prof. Pkhakadze serves as medical reviewer for Safari News health content, produced in partnership with GMJ Newsroom.
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Author Profiles
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD MPH PhD — Medical Reviewer, Safari News
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze (MD, MPH, PhD) is Professor of Public Health at David Tvildiani Medical University, Chair of PHIG, Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal, and WHO Consultant on Health & Migration.
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Health
Safari Medical Kit: 12 Items Every Traveller Should Pack
Bush camps are remote. The nearest pharmacy may be three hours away. A compact personal medical kit handles the everyday issues that can derail a safari if you are unprepared.
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Health
Heat and Sun on Safari: Avoiding Heat Exhaustion in East Africa
Game drives run through the heat of the day. Many first-time safari travellers underestimate the sun at altitude and end up spending their second afternoon in camp instead of in the field.…
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Health
Safari Vaccinations: What You Actually Need Before You Go
Not every vaccine listed online applies to every itinerary. This guide explains which vaccinations are genuinely recommended for East African safari travel, which are legally required and which are optional.
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Health
Malaria Prevention for Safari Travellers: The Complete Guide
Malaria is preventable. Every year travellers skip prophylaxis and end up seriously ill. This guide explains which drugs work, which areas carry the highest risk, and the non-pharmaceutical steps that actually make…
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Safari Health Checklist: 7 Questions Answered by a Doctor and a Guide
Vaccines, malaria, food and water, sun, altitude, chronic conditions and insurance: evidence-based safari health advice from a doctor and a guide.
