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borders, ensuring that businesses, governments, and institutions can navigate the path to growth and
sustainability with confidence.”

Highlighting the impact of regional conflicts and disease outbreaks, International SOS stated that over
2,000 assistance cases are attributed to the Ukraine crisis, and more than 100 alerts are linked to ‘Mpox’.

The organisation further asserted that it has observed a notable increase in climate-related alerts, with a
staggering 80% rise in medical alerts, a 30% increase in security alerts, and a fourfold rise in climate-
related special advisories during 2023. These special advisories entail specific warnings or guidelines

issued by agencies and specialised organisations like International SOS, pertaining to the impact of
climate change on health, security, and business operations.

In response to these evolving challenges, International SOS said that it will continue to pioneer innovative
approaches to ensure employee well-being in challenging environments. A key focus has been the
accelerated expansion of TeleHealth services to 35 countries, providing essential healthcare services

remotely. The recently launched ‘SelfService’ TeleConsultation solutions further demonstrate the
organisation’s commitment to accessible and quality care on a global scale. These efforts align with an

environmentally conscious mindset, reducing unnecessary travel and associated environmental impacts.

International SOS’s customised health and security consulting for workforce resilience has yielded

positive outcomes for organisations worldwide. By partnering with International SOS, businesses have
experienced a reduction in strain on workforces, decreased sickness-related costs, and generated
significant savings.

According to the ‘Return on Investment Study’ conducted by IPSOS, 64% of surveyed professionals affirm
that organisations like International SOS have played a pivotal role in reducing incidents and critical

events, reducing the cost of business operations and travel. Similarly, 65% acknowledge that such
organisations have been instrumental in averting financial losses and legal expenses through proactive
risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The study also highlights that 57% of surveyed professionals

believe that organisations like International SOS contribute to savings by enhancing medical care
management and optimising the overall medical experience.

Industry leaders are emphasising the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to global health issues,
focusing on the integration efforts across sectors such as education, infrastructure, environment,
planning, finance, and governance. In keeping with this mission, International SOS has played a

significant role in contributing to the global health agenda, both in the consulting and private sector
realms, as well as in the Aid and Development sector.

The organisation, focuses on workforce resilience, offers customised health and security consulting,

mental health resilience support, and guidance in complex threat environments. International SOS
advocates for public-private partnerships in tackling global health challenges such as the rise of non-
communicable diseases. Recent collaborations, aimed at enhancing integrated epidemic and pandemic

risk management solutions, underscore the company’s commitment to collective efforts.

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