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This On Call International article will discuss the following: Key safety considerations for LGBTQ+ travelers before departure, including researching destination-specific laws, legal protections, cultural norms, and societal attitudes that may affect travel experiences and potential risks abroad. Practical strategies for navigating travel safely and confidently, covering topics such as local laws, travel documentation, medication considerations,

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How pre-travel security assessments support informed travel planning, including the value of evaluating destination-specific risks, understanding local security conditions, and identifying potential challenges before travelers depart. The role of customized travel risk management solutions in preparing organizations and travelers, highlighting how security assessments, risk analysis, and

Sub-Saharan Africa South Africa’s Anti-Immigration Movement Signals Growing Community-Level Tensions Rising anti-immigration mobilization in South Africa is increasing localized disruption risks in key urban centers, driven by broader economic and political pressures.  In recent weeks, the movement has become a more visible factor shaping the country’s internal security environment. For travelers and organizations, these tensions

This On Call International article will discuss the following: What travelers need to know about the current Ebola outbreak, including how Ebola Virus Disease spreads, developments related to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and why the overall risk to most travelers remains low when proper precautions are followed. How

This On Call International article will discuss the following: What travelers should know about hantavirus and the current Andes virus situation, including how the virus spreads, where the highest-risk regions are located, and why the overall risk to most travelers remains low despite recent reports in South America. Practical steps travelers can take to reduce

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The importance of addressing mental health as part of international academic travel, including the unique emotional, cultural, and environmental stressors students, faculty, and researchers may encounter while studying, teaching, or conducting research abroad. How institutions can better prepare and support travelers’ mental wellbeing, through pre-departure planning,

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How older adults can prepare for safe and successful travel, including the importance of pre-travel medical evaluations, understanding health risks, reviewing insurance and emergency assistance coverage, and planning for destination-specific health considerations. Best practices for managing medications, medical needs, and travel logistics, covering medication management, medical

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The unique mental health considerations associated with international academic travel, including how cultural adjustment, identity-related challenges, access to care, and destination-specific mental health resources can impact students, faculty, and researchers abroad. How institutions can better prepare and support travelers’ mental wellbeing, through pre-departure education, wellness planning,

  Americas When the Rains Arrive: Travel Risk Across Latin America As the rainy season takes hold across Central America, southern Mexico, Colombia, and much of Brazil, travel risk begins to shift in ways that are often underestimated. Unlike hurricanes or major storms, disruption is rarely driven by a single event. Instead, risk builds gradually