Respiratory illnesses such as a cold, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu are common, but even more so in the colder months of the year, when more time is spent indoors. On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says, “The CDC is currently monitoring respiratory illness around the world, and some countries have reported elevated… Read more »
On Call International proudly presents its 2023/2024 Annual Global Risks Review. This timely and insightful 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 2023,… Read more »
AMERICAS From Economic Prosperity to Economic Uncertainty 2023 was a year of strong economic growth for the Western Hemisphere. Economic activity in the region was at its highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the region was able to grow at a rapid 4% rate, making it one of the fastest-growing regions… Read more »
While routine safety mitigation measures should be considered and leveraged no matter where constituents are headed, destinations designated as higher-risk environments require thorough research, planning, and preparation before an organization commits to sending its travelers to such locations. There are locations – even within developed countries – that can be recognized through a travel health… Read more »
In many parts of the world, it’s officially winter – which not only means snow, ice, sleet, and cold temperatures – but also a higher risk for flight cancellations and delays. To help lessen your frustrations when the next storm hits, here are some top things to keep in mind when planning your next winter… Read more »
Travel risk management (TRM) is a comprehensive, consistent and proactive approach to protecting your people and your organization from travel risks. The broader notion of travel risk management and duty of care is not just linked to how well your organization can respond to a crisis—but rather, how well equipped it is to actually help… Read more »
Special Edition: Israel-Gaza Crisis Response On Call’s mission has always been helping travelers in their time of need, every day, and the Israel-Gaza Crisis has been no different. Read our latest global emergency assistance snapshot for an inside look at how On Call’s centralized teams of Security, Operations, and Medical experts worked together behind the… Read more »
Looking to discover the essential strategies for safeguarding your NGO’s in the world’s most volatile regions? This webinar, led by On Call’s Global Security Services Supervisor, Meagan Riley, shares valuable insights on Managing NGO Safety in High-Risk Environments—including essential tools and best practices to navigate and mitigate the complex risks associated with operating in these… Read more »
Background In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake struck south-central Turkey in Gaziantep Province. One of the strongest to hit the area in more than a century, the earthquake caused severe damage in South-Eastern Turkey and North-Western Syria and was felt as far as away as Lebanon and Egypt. Multiple… Read more »
Background On 21 February 2022, Russia officially recognized the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic, separatist states in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, as independent territories. Subsequently, Russian troops began deploying to the two separatist states. Three days later on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine along three major fronts. As a result of… Read more »