With Kenya’s general elections taking place on 9th August, tensions are rising. International SOS Security Analyst, Salome Odhiambo provides on-the-ground insights on the lead up to the elections, the potential escalation triggers and what organisations with local operations should consider in the event of further disruptions.

Sri Lanka is facing one of the most serious political and economic crisis in the country’s history. Still reeling from the aftereffects of the pandemic on tourism, the country is challenged with fuel and medicine now in alarmingly short supply. In this Sri Lanka Situation Update, International SOS Regional Security Manager, Adhiraj Mukerji, based in Mumbai, provides insights on the developing situation, how we have been supporting our clients alongside our on-the-ground network, and the potential factors that could escalate the situation. He also discusses the important advice for organisations to consider should the situation deteriorate.

Besides the COVID-19 pandemic, several regions in the world are experiencing further disease outbreaks. In this episode, International SOS Deputy Medical Director for Information and Analysis, Dr Prabha Xaxa and Public Health Coordinators, Keely Dennis and Aulia Binti Ahmad address the notable disease outbreaks across Asia, the Americas and Africa that are impacting organisations and travellers. They discuss how these disease outbreaks, alongside changing travel restrictions, has created specific precautions and tips to consider ahead of your upcoming travels.

What should you be doing to prepare your business for hurricane season? This podcast provides advice on how to be ready for what could be another intense series of storms. It gives an insight into what International SOS does to monitor and analyse the risks, and provide humanitarian, medical and security assistance both before a hurricane hits and after it has passed. It also discusses how International SOS helped a company that found itself facing a massive hurricane in 2021.

Singapore has confirmed its first imported case of Monkeypox in June, and we are seeing more cases reported in the region. Dr Low Kiang Wei, Medical Director from International SOS shares more about the disease and how we can prepare ourselves against it in Singapore.

As Monkeypox cases are rising and appearing in locations where it is not historically been endemic, Dr Abraham Udoudom, Senior Medical Doctor in Nigeria and Chris Van Straten, Global Health Advisor in Johannesburg discuss the diseases origins and implications. Although Monkeypox has been around for over 50 years, the recent outbreak and the change in transmission has challenged locations where we have not seen the disease historically. Based on their experience with COVID-19 and other zoonic diseases, they discuss the future containment of Monkeypox and how critical public health measures are in reducing its impact on wider communities.

In this special edition of our Ukraine situation update, Mick Sharp, Group Director of Security at International SOS, reflects on the lessons learned from the first three months of the crisis, addressing the continued challenges and what may likely happen next. Deemed one of the most complex security conflicts we have supported to date, the situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries remains very dynamic as we continue to provide information, advice and assistance to our clients impacted. Mick breaks down the conflict into three clear phases, each with their own challenges and lessons learned as we have assisted over 1,900 security and medical cases and managed 47 complex ground movements since the start of the crisis.

What do we know about the #Monkeypox virus and crucially, what don’t we know yet? In our latest situation update podcast, Dr Katherine O’Reilly, Medical Director, Medical Information and Analysis, London, and Training Services, shares insight on how much of an emerging global health threat it is and highlights the importance of recognising signs and symptoms as well as continuing to practice good hygiene.

To discuss the impact the crisis has had on essential services including access to healthcare, Dr Ryan Copeland, Regional Medical Director of Assistance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reveals the current medical situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries. With damaged infrastructure, access to sufficient healthcare varied, and a fragile supply chain of medical supplies, the current healthcare capabilities remain one of the major issues in the country. As we look to a future of restoration, he shares how reducing the strain on healthcare systems will be very dependent on the ongoing security situation.

How do you provide specialist health care to people in the middle of the Arctic Circle? Why should companies invest in the health of their employees? What lessons can be learnt from Ebola management in Abidjan? Join Dr Rod Rodriguez-Fernandez for a conversation with his old friend Dr Jon O’Keeffe, Medical Director at Schlumberger.