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International SOS reinforces

commitment to elevating global health

and safety standards amid rising

demand for services

January 29, 2024 14

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 navigate the complex challenges of the modern world, our
focus on strategic innovation remains at the core of our mission. In prioritising employee

wellbeing, we are not just safeguarding individuals; we are empowering organisations to

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