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International SOS underscores commitment to

delivering effective medical care in challenging

environments at DIHAD 2024

(22 April 2024)
International SOS is showcasing its extensive expertise in providing high-quality and cost-effective health and
medical supply services for governments, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, and inter-governmental agencies, as
well as for individuals in vulnerable communities across the globe at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and
Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition.
The company’s presence at the event, which is being held from April 23 to 25, 2024, at Dubai world Trade Centre,
reaffirms its unwavering commitment to assisting organisations in times of crisis with timely procurement and
distribution of quality medical supplies. During the event, the company is emphasising its International SOS Supply,
which consists of six medical supply wholesale distribution centres strategically located across the world to provide
critical medical assistance. The primary area of focus for International SOS Supply is the timely acquisition and
delivery of high-quality medical supplies, including customised kits and modular health facilities, created to meet the
demands of its clients.
The theme of DIHAD 2004-2024: Humanitarian Diplomacy and a Journey to the Future – seamlessly aligns with
International SOS’s mission to empower businesses with resilience, continuity, and sustainability in response to
emerging global challenges. As part of its participation, the company is engaging with the attendees to emphasise the
significance of pioneering proactive strategies that offers prompt and insightful information for safeguarding lives.

Emmanuel PETREQUIN, General Manager, International SOS Supply and Government Services, said: “Over the
years, DIHAD has emerged as a key platform for fostering collaboration and exchanging knowledge within the
humanitarian and development community. We are privileged to be participating in this forum once again and reaffirm
our commitment to assisting organisations in meeting their ‘Duty of Care’ obligations as well as fortifying business
resilience amid prevalent health and security challenges.”

During the event, International SOS is emphasising its supply division’s sustainability agenda as well as its
sustainable procurement processes. The company’s medical support team, who has extensive expertise in security
and medical domains, is further engaging in fruitful discussions at the event to provide additional resources as well as
a wider perspective for comprehensive engagement with stakeholders.

With a reliable and predictable medical supply chain in place that covers a variety of functions, including
procurement, assembly, storage, and distribution, International SOS Supply ensures the delivery of consistent and
high-quality treatment and care in challenging and remote locations. International SOS offers a wide range of
products, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, surgical equipment, medical consumables, first aid supplies, medical
infrastructure, and medical kits, that meet the WHO Model Quality Assurance System's highest quality standards.

To maximise its impact, International SOS is further participating in several activities throughout the event, including
interactive sessions with potential customers and clients to build connections and understand their changing
requirements. The company is also interacting with UN agencies and NGO partners to promote cooperation and
knowledge exchange. Meetings with partners from the International Humanitarian City and other important strategic
stakeholders in the region, such as large foundations and government representatives, further reiterates International
SOS’s commitment to advancing global health and security.
The company is also showcasing its most recent endeavours and programs that are targeted at expanding its global
footprint and addressing emerging challenges. Furthermore, it is also highlighting its local engagement in the EEG
project – For Our Emirates We Plant – in which the company participated in tree planting activities in Hatta.

The company’s effective and accredited medical supply services enable it to lower health and medical risks by
guaranteeing the timely delivery of medical kits, medications, as well as clinical and logistical equipment, whenever
and wherever they are required. It boasts a robust medical supply services team that supports organisations in over
900 remote and isolated geographic locations. Additionally, it serves and assists national governments, NGOs, and
IGOs globally in their large-scale, multi-country projects in complex environments.

International SOS has established itself as a trusted partner for 9,500 global organisations, including Fortune Global
500 companies, mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and NGOs, since its inception in 1985.
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