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REINFORCES COMMITMENT

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International SOS reinforces commitment to elevating global
health and safety standards amid rising demand for services

Dubai, January 29 2024

International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk
services company, has reaffirmed its dedication to elevating global
health and safety standards through its comprehensive and holistic
approach to employee wellbeing. This commitment gains
heightened significance in the face of an increased demand for its
health and security risk services, driven by factors such as regional
conflicts, climate change and disease outbreaks.

As international business travel rebounds to near pre-COVID
levels, the organisation noted a more than threefold increase in
health and security cases per 100 trips since 2019. Positioned at
the forefront of addressing the evolving challenges faced by global
workforces, the organisation emphasised the interconnected
nature of health issues across borders. This holds significance as
it coincides with businesses embracing learnings from the COVID-
19 pandemic and adapting their health strategies to address the
negative impacts of climate change.

This was stated by Dr Olivier LO, Group Medical Director
Occupational Health Services, Medical Services, of
International SOS, while reviewing the company’s ongoing efforts
to deliver innovative health and security solutions on a global
scale. This includes ensuring enhanced business continuity,
superior Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance, and
a substantial reduction in the rate of injuries as well as expensive
evacuations from offshore oil and gas installations.

Dr Olivier LO said:“At International SOS, our commitment to
shaping the global health landscape is unwavering. As we

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