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International SOS

International SOS

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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09:11

Israel-Hamas conflict: Analysis of Rafah crossing...

International SOS ·

2023/11/01

The Rafah crossing with Egypt was partially opened for the first time in more than three weeks, allowing more than 400 people to leave Gaza. Rory Keith, International SOS' Lead Security Analyst covering Israel and the Palestinian Territories, discusses the evolving situation as more trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza.

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08:14

Hurricane Otis: Situation on the Ground

International SOS ·

2023/10/27

Hurricane Otis made landfall near Acapulco (Guerrero state) at approximately 00.25 (local time) on 25 October as a Category 5 hurricane (highest on a five-tier scale). With several causalities, and extensive damage to property and infrastructure, related incidents continue to be reported, particularly in Acapulco and adjacent municipalities. International SOS’ Jaime Lopez-Aranda, Senior Security and Intelligence Operations Manager - Latin America, and Raul Iglesias, Lead Security Analyst – Latin

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10:40

Implications of the Israel-Hamas conflict on...

International SOS ·

2023/10/24

More than two weeks into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the public health situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate.Some food, water and other humanitarian aid has now made its way from Egypt to Gaza, but there are concerns hospitals are running out of power. Dr Ryan Copeland, International SOS Regional Medical Director, Assistance, provides our assessment of the current healthcare capacity across Israel and Gaza alongside the capability to manage all types of medical and surgical

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14:16

Israel-Hamas conflict: Regional and Global Implications

International SOS ·

2023/10/20

Amid Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah, International SOS has increased its evacuation level for Lebanon due to the risks associated with a potential increase in hostilities with Israel. As a result, we are recommending that organisations we work with should evacuate all staff from Lebanon as soon as possible. International SOS' Global Security Director Sally Llewellyn explains the reasons for our new advice, offering the latest update on the Israel-Hamas conflict and how it affects

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11:41

Israel-Hamas conflict: Frequently Asked Questions

International SOS ·

2023/10/18

Tensions remain high amid the Israel-Gaza crisis. Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and some nations have blamed Israel for a blast at a hospital, but Israel has said it was caused by a rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group misfiring. International SOS has been assessing the regional implications following the incident.

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10:22

Elections in Ecuador and Argentina

International SOS ·

2023/10/18

Ecuador has chosen its new president, centrist Daniel Noboa. The run-off election passed off without incident, in contrast to the violence witnessed in July and August during the first round of the vote. Meanwhile, another presidential poll is due to get underway in Argentina on Sunday 22 October. International SOS' Lead Security Analyst for South America David Quispe assesses the security environment for both countries and if it will change as a result of either vote.

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12:04

Alerting clients of a shooting in Bangkok

International SOS ·

2023/10/17

International SOS issued a Special Advisory, one of our highest-level alerts, on 3 Octoberfollowinga shooting at a popular mall in Bangkok, Thailand. Here, Lead Security Analyst Baani Gambhir and Security Manager Sarawut Thamjunexplain how our Global Threat Monitoring Centre and in-country teams were able to track the incident, verify information and alert clients in just a matter of minutes.

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11:59

Travelling to Angola: How to prepare and what to expect

International SOS ·

2023/10/16

International SOS recently conducted a trip to Angola, a MEDIUM-risk security environment, to assess the in-country security situation, accommodation options and provider capability. Phil Nolan, Security Director, Assistance covering East Africa, has compiled tips to help workforce who may be planning a business trip to Angola, to help them prepare for their journey and outline what they should expect while they are there.

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15:02

Regional Implications of Israel-Hamas Conflict

International SOS ·

2023/10/13

Since conflict broke out between Hamas and Israel on 7 October the situation continues to evolve. Our team at International SOS have been assessing the implications of the conflict in the surrounding countries and the wider region, and the impact it may have on organisations we work with.

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07:17

Helping people amid Israel-Hamas conflict

International SOS ·

2023/10/13

An incident management team from International SOS has been in Israel since Tuesday as part of our response to the conflict with Hamas. Security Manager Benedikt Zimmermann is part of the team that is assessing the situation on the ground and supporting our clients with land and air movements.

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12:29

11 Oct | Israel-Hamas Conflict

International SOS ·

2023/10/11

As the Israel-Hamas conflict evolves, Security Directors Paul Doucet and Adam Lakhani, who are leading the International SOS response, talk through our analysis of the risks, our advice, and how we are supporting clients. Security Manager Benedikt Zimmermann, deployed to Israel, also gives us his assessment of the situation on the ground.

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09:11

7 Oct | Israel-Gaza Crisis

International SOS ·

2023/10/07

Following the conflict between by Palestinian Hamas fighters and Israel, Rory Keith, International SOS's lead security analyst for Israel and the Palestinian Territories, provides our assessment of the fast-moving situation. International SOS is currently recommending people should defer all in bound travel to Israel until 11 October. We advise that those in country should remain until the situation stabilises and continue to monitor our information and analysis.

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48:38

Spotlight on the US

International SOS ·

2023/10/06

In this new series we spotlight the countries where our clients have operations, offices, employees, travellers and assignees. We kick off with the US as this is where the organisations we work with have most employees and operational exposure. Our experts will discuss geopolitics, security, crime and medical concerns and look at emerging issues, upcoming significant events like the 2024 election, as well as climate related concerns and workplace incidents.

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08:01

El Salvador - Why we changed our risk rating

International SOS ·

2023/09/28

International SOS has lowered its Security Risk Rating for El Salvador, formerly one of the world’s most violent countries, from HIGH to MEDIUM. Lead Security Analyst for Mexico and Central America Raul Iglesias, who recently conducted an in-country assessment, explains what has changed and the challenges that remain.

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10:53

Understanding the Impacts of Japan's Fukushima...

International SOS ·

2023/09/27

In August, Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant began releasing contaminated water that has been collected, treated and stored on site after a powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami in 2011. There is concern from the public and some neighbouring countries, though the International Atomic Energy Agency says it will not have a significant radiological impact on people and the environment. In this podcast we provide our analysis of potential health, security and geo-political implications.

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09:20

India-Canada heightened diplomatic tensions

International SOS ·

2023/09/26

On 18 September, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed links between India and the killing of a Canada-based Sikh separatist leader in June, escalating diplomatic tensions with India. Lead Security Analysts John McMurray (North America and the Caribbean) and Anugya Chitransh (South Asia) provide insight into the impact of the tensions on security and travel for Indian nationals in Canada and Canadian nationals in India.

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06:47

Implications of rising Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions

International SOS ·

2023/09/22

Hostilities broke out in Nagorno-Karabakh once more this week, when Azerbaijan launched a 24 hour security operation to disarm ethnic Armenian separatists in the region. Our Lead Security Analyst for Armenia and Azerbaijan, Louise Hogan, gives us the latest situation update, an assessment of what happens next for the region and advice for people in country.

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09:34

Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India

International SOS ·

2023/09/21

An outbreak of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Six cases have been confirmed and two people have died from the infection in the Kozhikode district. The virus is transmitted from animals, such as fruit bats and pigs, to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food and through contact with an infected person. International SOS’ Deputy Medical Director, Dr Prabha Xaxa, offers this update about the outbreak and has advice to keep you and your

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15:33

Staying Safe as a Woman Travelling in Sub-Saharan Africa

International SOS ·

2023/09/19

Women face many unique risks and challenges compared with other travellers. In areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa, they could include sexual harassment and assault, criminal activity or inadvertent violations of cultural and societal norms. In this podcast, designed to help managers and business travellers prepare for their forthcoming trip to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, we discuss some of the issues and offer advice to keep you and your people safe.

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14:21

Preparing for Australia's bushfire season

International SOS ·

2023/09/15

This year's bushfires season in Australia is expected to be the most significant since the ‘Black Summer’ fires of 2019-20. Although they can happen at any pointinthe year, the most significant threat to operations occursbetween September and February, when areas close to major population centres will be most at risk. International SOS' Senior Security Specialist Jack Eddy and Medical Director Dr Irene Laishare theiradvice to keep you and your people safeon our latest podcast.

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