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AMERICAS Disastrous Weather in Brazil Ends Carnival Early Carnival in Brazil, a festive and internationally recognized week of celebration made especially famous by colors and opulent street festivities, was met with disaster in February 2023. In the southern state of São Paulo, a seemingly unassuming rainstorm developed that would ultimately lead to a state-wide disaster

This article was submitted by guest contributor, Marcia Henisz, Principal and Founder of SASSIE Consulting, Creator of ‘Preparing for Wellness Abroad” and former Senior Director of International Health, Safety and Security at Drexel University. Her work focuses on the management and mitigation of international risk for academic travelers, including helping clients with incident response, strategy,

Is healthy travel on your packing list for your next warm weather escape? Make sure you’re prepared for a safe trip with these tips from On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nathan: 1. Practice Good Food & Water Safety When we picture ourselves soaking up the sun on an exotic island, it’s easy to forget

From medical and security emergencies to more common concerns like a delayed flight or missing passport—here at On Call, every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) we receive is an opportunity to help someone get prepared for travel or solve a problem while they’re away. Read our latest global emergency assistance snapshot for

On Call International proudly presents its 2022/2023 Global Risks Review . This annual risk intelligence publication features insights and analysis from On Call’s Global Security Team aimed at helping organizations make informed decisions about travel in the year ahead. This year’s publication not only takes a look back at critical events from 2022, but offers a

AMERICAS Political Unrest Paralyzes Peru On December 7, 2022, Peru’s President Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested for attempting to dissolve congress and rule by decree. The move was broadly condemned by political allies and enemies alike in Lima and labeled by many as a coup attempt. His former vice president Dina Boluarte now serves

When it comes to protecting the health and safety of your travelers, you shouldn’t feel like you’re in it alone. At On Call, we’re not just passionate about our mission of helping the travelers you serve, every day, but also about doing the right thing by you and your organization. What’s it really like when

There’s a new coronavirus variant traveling around this winter– a variant of Omicron called XBB.1.5. While this is not something that should be taken lightly, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says: “There’s no need to panic. While this new variant is very contagious, symptoms are mild for most people and similar to the common