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International SOS supports clients in Kenya
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International SOS and Control Risks are providing advice and assistance to clients in Nairobi, Kenya following the terrorist attack at the Westgate shopping centre.
An incident management team which includes a regional security director and co-ordinating doctor has been sent to Nairobi. The team is based close to the affected area and nearby hospitals and is offering support to international travellers, employees and expatriates.
The International SOS and Control Risks alliance brings together the extensive global network and expertise of both companies. International SOS is the world’s leading medical and travel security risk services group. Control Risks is the world’s leading global risk consultancy firm.
Members are encouraged to monitor our travel security alerts, access services via the International SOS assistance app or call one of the 27 International SOS assistance centres. Members are also being provided with detailed, updated advice which includes the following:
Avoid the vicinity of the Westgate shopping centre until security operations are finalised
Continue to monitor local media
Exercise heightened awareness of your situation and location at all times
Travellers intending to visit Nairobi in the coming days should maintain flexible itineraries
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