2007'09.30.Sun
International SOS Assists Victims of Can Tho Bridge Collapse
September 27, 2007
HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept. 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Following the collapse of a suspension bridge in Can Tho,
south of Ho Chi Minh City on 26 Sep 07, International SOS
mobilized its resources in Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and
Bangkok to Can Tho. This was done in order to provide
assistance on the ground to members.
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An International SOS first response team comprising
three doctors and a nurse, an interpreter and operations
manager from the International SOS alarm centre and clinic
in Ho Chi Minh City was despatched immediately. The team
arrived at the accident site hours after the accident has
occurred, with medical equipment, supplies and a road
ambulance.
The first response team worked with the local
authorities and hospitals to obtain preliminary medical
reports of the victims. Their immediate task is to assess
the medical conditions of at least 60 members and develop a
plan of action for them to receive appropriate medical care.
This includes the option of evacuating seriously injured
patients to Ho Chi Minh City. The team is evaluating
various modes of mass evacuation including by bus, boat,
road ambulance or helicopter. Medical staff at the
International SOS clinic in Ho Chi Minh City have been
placed on standby to receive and treat victims of the
bridge collapse.
International SOS has been operating in Vietnam since
1989 and currently provides general practice consultations
and emergency medical care services via its 24-hour alarm
centre in Ho Chi Minh City and three international clinics
in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Vung Tau. The International
SOS clinics are fully equipped with emergency rooms
complete with electronic monitoring and resuscitation
equipment. International SOS works with a network of
medical service providers and hospitals in 40 provinces
throughout Vietnam.
About International SOS
International SOS has global operations in over 60
countries, spanning five continents. The company provides
clients with a comprehensive portfolio of medical and
security services to ensure that people travelling and
working internationally have access to immediate help.
International SOS' services range from 24-hour medical
advice, referrals to qualified doctors and hospitals as
well as provision of emergency medical and security
evacuations when there is a critical illness, accident or
civil unrest. Last year, the company handled over 370,000
assistance cases, including more than 10,000 medical
evacuations.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Grace Ngoh
International SOS
DID: +65-6330-0134
Mobile: +65-9878-9623
Email: grace.ngoh@internationalsos.com
PR
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