ITIJ 304 | May 2026

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Welcome to your May ITIJ. This month we look into partnerships and affinity deals and we ask where in the world these insurance distribution channels are working most effectively; plus we consider medevac and assistance from Africa – exploring the opportunity for tailored medevac and medical assistance solutions designed specifically for the region.

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In this issue

AIMS

From air ambulances to artificial intelligence

Stanley Nkosi, Head of Operations at Alliance International Medical Services (AIMS), talks to ITIJ

Sponsored by AIMS

Riskline

When crisis hits: why travel still struggles

Suzanne Sangiovese, CEO at Riskline, talks to ITIJ about how organisations adapt to challenges – and why some have a way to go

Sponsored by Riskline

Flywire

Where travel gets complex, we step in

How Compass Point Assist is operating at the front lines of global disruption – from the Middle East to Mexico

Sponsored by Flywire

Baptist Health

From paralysis to recovery in 24 hours

Baptist Health talks to ITIJ about the power of rapid stroke intervention

Sponsored by Baptist Health

Redstar

A challenging mission amid a global crisis

When geopolitical tensions rose and Middle Eastern airspaces suddenly closed, Redstar Aviation safely completed a twoaircraft medical evacuation from Thailand to Europe. Utilising proactive crisis management and rapid adaptability, this...

Sponsored by Redstar Aviation

IAG

East Africa in focus: Insights from the International Assistance Group

The International Assistance Group’s March 2026 Forum, Medical Academy and EduTour in Kenya, brought partners together to explore East Africa’s healthcare landscape. Louise Heywood, General Manager, talks to ITIJ

Sponsored by International Assistance Group

Bluedot

Precision amid turbulence

Sree Vishak Suresh Kumar, Assistant Manager – Operations at Bluedot Charters & Air Ambulance, tells ITIJ about a commercial flight repatriation from Doha during regional geopolitical instability

Sponsored by Bluedot Air Ambulance

Acıbadem

Trusted globally, rooted in care: Acıbadem’s insurancecentred healthcare model

Cem Üstündağ, Head of International Insurance Services, shares how Acıbadem is transforming the healthcare experience for internationally insured patients

Sponsored by Acibadem