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International SOS provides support and assistance during political unrest in Egypt

International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services company, and its joint venture partner, Control Risks, the world’s leading global risk consultancy firm, have assembled a team of experts on-the-ground in Egypt to assist clients with employees, their families and expatriates based in Egypt. 

In the wake of recent protests in Egypt, the team - comprising medical, security, aviation and logistics experts - is securing resources and preparing action plans that anticipate the fluid nature of the situation in Egypt. The team is also cascading critical information and advice to International SOS’s 24/7 alarm centres, so they can help members locally, who may have travellers, students or other dependents in Egypt.

Michael Hancock, Group General Manager, Assistance Worldwide for International SOS, explains: “Our paramount concern is to ensure the safety of our clients with employees in the country, and we are well placed and ready to do just that. Our ability to secure accurate intelligence on Egypt has helped us to make proactive decisions regarding incident management team deployment well ahead of any visible political unrest. Our in-house expertise allows us to prepare and support our clients through events of this nature.” 
 
International SOS and Control Risks are closely observing the situation in Egypt and regularly updating clients with travel advice to assist them with preparing and responding to the situation. Clients who are affected, or need evacuation support, are encouraged to call one of International SOS’ 27 alarm centres for assistance. Up-to-date information, advice and analysis are available via the International SOS membership website. (http:// http://www.internationalsos.com/).

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About International SOS
International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world’s leading medical & security services company operating from over 700 sites in 76 countries with 10,000 employees, led by 1,100 physicians and 200 security specialists. Our global services include medical and risk planning, preventative programs, in-country expertise and emergency response for travelers, expatriates and their dependents of over 70 percent of the Fortune 500 companies.

About Control Risks
Control Risks is a global risk consultancy specialising in political, security and integrity risk. The company enables its clients to understand and manage the risks of operating in complex or hostile environments.  Through a unique combination of services, wide geographical reach and by adopting a close partnership approach with clients, Control Risks helps organisations effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world.  www.controlrisks.com.