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UPCOMING EVENTS MALTA | FERMA SEMINAR 2016 03 October 2016 Come and meet our senior representatives at Booth #2 at FERMA Seminar 2016 in Malta. GENEVA | INTERACTIVE SECURITY CRISIS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP 04 October 2016 Are you prepared to handle incidents such as a travel security evacuation or kidnapping? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more. ZURICH | INTERACTIVE SECURITY CRISIS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP 05 October 2016 Are you prepared to handle incidents such as a travel security evacuation or kidnapping? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more. DUBAI | TRAVEL SAFETY MASTERCLASS FOR FEMALE TRAVELLERS 11 October 2016 The International SOS Team would like to invite you to attend our Travel Safety Masterclass. Travel safety continues to be a hot topic with many organisations identifying threats to their mobile workforce as the most significant risk their face. STOCKHOLM | WORKSHOP MANAGING AN INCIDENT WHERE YOUR MOBILE WORKFORCE IS AT RISK 13 October 2016 What do you do when a medical or security incident happens? Who is responsible for your mobile workforce in such a situation? DUBAI | MANAGING PEOPLE: CASE STUDIES FOR ALL TYPES OF MANAGERS 13 October 2016 Join us for an interactive and insightful full day event. AMERICA | MEMBERS WEBINAR 13 October 2016 International SOS: What's In It For You? See all NEWS RELEASES ASPIRE LIFESTYLES WINS LEADING CONCIERGE SERVICE AWARD 28 September 2016 China NEW CODE OF PRACTICE TO SAFEGUARD TRAVELLERS 27 September 2016 London CHANGING THE WAY WOMEN TRAVEL 08 September 2016 Johannesburg INTERNATIONAL SOS LAUNCHES ENTERPRISE HEALTH SECURITY CENTER 08 September 2016 Trevose TRAVEL ADVICE DURING HAJJ PILGRIMAGE 05 September 2016 Dubai MARCO POLO PRIZE FOR MEDICINE 17 August 2016 Tokyo EVERBRIDGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP 03 August 2016 London INTERNATIONAL SOS DOCTORS SHORTLISTED FOR OFFSHORE SAFETY AWARDS 21 July 2016 London INTERNATIONAL SOS PARTNERS WITH UBER FOR BUSINESS 19 July 2016 London TURKEY TRAVEL ALERT 15 July 2016 Istanbul See all TRENDING TOPICS RABIES Rabies occurs on every continent except Antarctica - and spans over 150 countries. It is estimated that over 55,000 people die of the disease each year. NATURAL DISASTERS Tsunamis, floods and forest fires happen all too often, as do earthquakes, hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Global organisations consider their business travellers and expatriates are at medium risk of hurricanes, typhoons and tsunamis whilst on assignment. 52% of large organisations report dealing with occurrences of these threats over a three-year period. ZIKA VIRUS Key medical information on the outbreak evolution. Zika is an emerging infectious disease that is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. An increasing number of travellers are being diagnosed with the disease after they return home. FEMALE TRAVEL Female travel safety has made international headlines, especially following a number of attacks in India. Today, there are more women travelling for business than ever before and organisations are looking for support and advice to help business travellers and expats stay protected; ensuring their work is uninterrupted. HEPATITIS It is World Hepatitis Day on 28 July 2016. Viral hepatitis is responsible for the death of about 1.5 million people each year and many of these deaths could be prevented. At International SOS, we are supporting the World Health Organization’s initiative to act now and prevent infection and death from hepatitis. IMMUNISATION Every year many business travellers contract unpleasant diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Suddenly a productive and successful business trip turns into weeks off work, recovering from an acute illness that could so easily have been avoided. UKRAINE Throughout late 2013 and early 2014, civil unrest spread as clashes between opposition activists, Government troops and pro-Russian forces intensified. In late February, Kiev saw its worst day of violence in 70 years, with at least 88 people killed. PETTY CRIME Well-dressed business travellers, carrying smart phones and laptops, are at increased risk of being victims of petty crimes like pick-pocketing. 46% of large organisations report dealing with occurrences of this threat over a three-year period. MALARIA Defeat malaria: Supporting the World Health Organization in the call for high-level commitment to the vision of a world free of malaria. We are raising awareness through global health promotion activities in local communities, remote locations, our offices and clinics. HEPATITIS It is World Hepatitis Day on 28 July 2016. Viral hepatitis is responsible for the death of about 1.5 million people each year and many of these deaths could be prevented. At International SOS, we are supporting the World Health Organization’s initiative to act now and prevent infection and death from hepatitis. See all WORLDWIDE REACH. HUMAN TOUCH. Unparalleled global reach with local presence & expertise. MEDICAL AND TRAVEL SECURITY CASE STUDIES + - FIND OUT MORE A CHILD SWALLOWS A COIN When you are on assignment it is important that you and your family have access to accredited doctors and quality healthcare. This case study highlights the importance of this. Read More STORIES WHEREVER THE WORK TAKES US, IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THAT WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT Dr Sanket Patel Medical Consultant - Bajna Medical Centre A forest is a challenging environment and it is important people know how to stay healthy and safe, so as an additional service I provide first aid courses, snakebite awareness and heat stress prevention training, among other initiatives. 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