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The International SOS Situation Update podcast provides the latest analysis, advice and recommendations on the health and security risks impacting you and your organisation today.
With support from our global medical and security experts, we discuss the most pertinent topics impacting a workforce and provide tactical guidance on mitigating health, safety, security and wellbeing risks.
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Evacuation from Haiti
International SOS recently conducted a complex evacuation of multiple clients impacted by the escalation in gang violence in Haiti. International SOS' Chief Security Analyst - West, Mike Rogers, Regional Air Transport Manager for the Americas, Cat Peltier as well as Security Director's Henning Snyman and Paul Doucet describe how a multidisciplinary crisis management team overcame security, logistical and diplomatic challenges with the help from risk solutions provider, ExLog Global, to assist clients and evacuate them to safety.
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Ongoing tensions in the Middle East
We are continuing to closely monitor tensions in the Middle East following recent escalations involving several countries including Israel. Polina Vynogradova, International SOS’ lead security analyst covering the Middle East and North Africa, offers an update about latest situation and assesses what effect it could have on the wider region.
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Travelling to Jamaica: How to prepare and what to expect
We recently conducted a trip to Jamaica to assess the in-country security situation, accommodation options and provider capability. Security Director, Assistance for the Americas region Paul Doucet travelled to the capital Kingston and other locations popular with business travellers and tourists. His visit followed the US state department's updated advice, saying people should reconsider travel to the island due to crime. Here he offers tips for workforce including understanding the threats from the country’s gangs, as well as advice on what travellers can expect while they are in Jamaica.
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Staying safe on the roads as a business traveller
Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, causing nearly 1.2 million deaths annually. According to the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, two-thirds of people killed in crashes are aged between 18 and 59 - a demographic critical to the global workforce. International SOS has teamed up with the Global Road Safety Partnership to develop a new digital course on road safety. Dave Cliff from the GRSP and International SOS' Security Director Henning Snyman say the course will offer employees who travel for business increased knowledge and the skills to navigate roads safely.
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What does France's new terror alert level mean for travellers and residents?
France has raised its terror alert level to its highest tier after the recent security incident in a concert hall in Moscow. It comes months before Paris is set to host the Summer Games, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country. International SOS' lead security analyst Rory Keith and our Global Director for Security, Assistance James Waddington offer insights into why France has taken the decision and explain what it means for residents and people who may be travelling there on business.
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Travelling to South Africa: How to prepare and what to expect
International SOS recently conducted an in-country assessment of South Africa's security environment. High crime rates pose a risk to many business travellers and International SOS recommends that people exercise heightened vigilance at all times. The country also suffers from widespread power cuts and water shortages. Security Manger for Assistance Edward Callow, who carried out the assessment, explains how all these things can impact your stay and outlines the latest advice for businesses and individuals.