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International SOS sends air ambulance for injured couple in Maldives

International SOS has been chosen to carry out the medical evacuation by air ambulance of Christian and Jennifer Donelan, the British couple injured in the Maldives bomb blast last Saturday. 

Following the Maldives incident, International SOS immediately activated its medical, security and logistics resources to bring the couple back to the UK.  

International SOS’ aviation capabilities include a fleet of 10 dedicated air ambulances and 24/7 access to additional planes, as well as dedicated aviation specialists in Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Philadelphia and Singapore.

For more information please contact:

The Communications Business – 08702 42 43 44

Reena Pabari – 07739 079 146

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