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This On Call International article will discuss the following: Why mental health and wellness preparation are important components of a successful study abroad experience, highlighting how cultural adjustment, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, and reduced access to familiar support systems can create additional stress for students overseas. How institutions can help students build resilience and prioritize

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The major global risks and emerging trends shaping the travel risk management landscape, examining how geopolitical conflict, public health concerns, political instability, cyber risks, and shifts in global power can affect organizations, travelers, and international operations. Key lessons from significant global events and developments, including the

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

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How a client-first approach can strengthen an organization’s travel risk management program, highlighting the importance of having a trusted partner that prioritizes the health, safety, and wellbeing of travelers while supporting the organization responsible for them. What organizations can expect when partnering with On Call International

This On Call International article will discuss the following: What travelers should know about the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 variant and how it may affect travel, explaining how this Omicron variant differs from previous variants, its common symptoms, how vaccination or previous infection may influence illness, and the treatment options available. Practical strategies travelers can use to

AMERICAS Debt Servicing and Unrest in the Americas For numerous economies in the Americas, where entire political and ideological legacies have risen and fallen at the whim of global markets, the concept that events on the other side of the world can define their reality at home is nothing new. In 2022 this is as

This holiday season many people plan to make up for a lost time, traveling to be with their families, and friends or even to a favorite destination. According to On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, “This is great news! However, it’s important for travelers not to let their guards down completely as COVID-19

On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity for us to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re

AMERICAS Protests Return to Panama as Government Proposed Social Security Reforms Protesters were once again in the streets in Panama as negotiations continued between the government and protest leaders regarding potential reforms to the Caja de Seguro Social (Social Security Fund), also known as the CSS. The CSS is responsible for managing insurance programs for