With over 860,000 medical services delivered, 53 clinics and 26 Assistance Centres, International SOS demonstrated its capacity to effectively manage health and security challenges worldwide.
By : Wael Elgafary
International SOS, the world’s leading provider of health and security risk services, presented its expertise at the prestigious Egypt Health Tourism International Conference, in Cairo, Egypt. Representing International SOS at this platform was Sebastien Bedu, General Manager of Middle East, International SOS, and Richard Lineveldt, Chief Operating Officer of Air Rescue.
While addressing the forum, both representatives provided valuable insights into the wide spectrum and scope of International SOS’ knowledge and capabilities, especially in the areas of assistance and evacuation services. Additionally, they voiced their thoughts on several services that the group provided to the Egyptian market, such as its occupational health support for a maritime project in Egypt. With the assistance of International SOS, the company was able to improve the health of over 3,000 employees and resolve 37 per cent of challenges faced by the clients. Furthermore, International SOS discussed the critical need for employee wellness and integrated healthcare services with H.E Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, who was present at the conference.
By reiterating its efforts to advance health tourism and comprehend its impact on economic growth, International SOS is determined to safeguard lives and promote global wellbeing through its extensive competencies in crisis management, travel risk management, medical and security evacuation capabilities, as well as mental health and wellbeing services. With over 860,000 medical services delivered, 53 clinics and 26 Assistance Centres, and 3,100 medical and security evacuation operations completed, among other achievements, International SOS stands prepared to tackle any health and security challenge.
Sebastien Bedu, General Manager of Middle East, International SOS, stated, “Our decades of experience and extensive global network are employed to deliver prompt and effective evacuation solutions, safeguarding the safety and welfare of people and organisations across the globe. Our goal of serving the Egypt market in particular can also be seen in our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egypt Healthcare Authority to offer healthcare services to International SOS clients in Egypt. We look forward to working with more government bodies and organisations in Egypt in order to maximise employee wellbeing across the region."
H.E. Prof. Dr. Ahmed El Sobky, Chairman of Egypt's Healthcare Authority - General Supervisor Universal Health Insurance Implementation and HAYAH KARIMA – Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt, expressed, "The Egypt Health Tourism International Conference provides a unique opportunity to explore the relationship between health tourism and global wellbeing. It gives us great pleasure to work in tandem with International SOS to advance the discussion on the importance of safeguarding travellers' health and safety around the world.”
The conference, held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdul Fattah El Sisi, President of the Republic of Egypt, and attended by esteemed dignitaries such as H.E Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, Honorary Chairman of the Conference, General Dr. Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, President of Conference, Prof. Mohamed Awad Tag El-Din, Advisor to the President of Egypt for Health and Prevention Affairs, H.E. Prof. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, Prof. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of GAHAR and H.E. Prof. Dr. Ahmed El Sobky, Chairman of Egypt's Healthcare Authority - General Supervisor Universal Health Insurance Implementation and HAYAH KARIMA – Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt, proved to be a landmark event in the field of health tourism.
The Egypt Health Tourism International Conference presents a key forum for stakeholders, policymakers, and leaders in the industry to come together and discuss the rapidly expanding field of health tourism. The conference, which focuses on the fusion of traditional healing practices and modern medical facilities, aims to highlight Egypt's rich cultural heritage and potential as a leading health tourism destination. The event also covered the economic impact of health tourism on local economies, the creation of jobs, and improvement of infrastructure, emphasising the industry's contribution to long-term development and global wellness.
