Lufthansa places temporary embargo on stretcher services

German airline Lufthansa has announced its intention to place an embargo on its stretcher services until 31 August

Europ Assistance acquires Gulf Assist

Europ Assistance, a subsidiary of Generali, has announced its acquisition of a 74.6-per-cent majority share of Middle Eastern assistance firm Gulf Assist from MAPFRE Asistencia

Aspen Medical and Collinson create joint venture

The two companies will support each other’s operations worldwide through the new agreement to provide a ‘best-in-class medical assistance service’

Weigall joins AP Companies

AP Companies, a global provider of medical assistance, has hired Paul Weigall as Global Strategy Director

BC Ferries to implement priority loading for medical-related travel

The British Columbia (BC), Canada, government has enacted an emergency order to make sure ferries in BC can provide priority medical loading

Insider report: Medical assistance when there is no ‘normal’

Dr Cai Glushak, International Medical Director, AXA Partners, looks at the ethical and logistical dilemmas posed during a pandemic