Assisting Socceroos in Brazil Medical advice ahead of the tournament A joint venture between International SOS and International Health Care (IHC) provided Football Federation Australia with medical assistance in Brazil. The joint venture was involved in preparing emergency response plans, providing health alerts and also the identification and assessment of suitable hospitals and clinics in the cities where the team was scheduled to play and train. Dr Jeff Steinweg, Head of Medical Services at Football Federation Australia said: “The service provides our doctors, players and delegates with peace of mind should the unexpected happen. Our membership gives us access to 24/7 medical expertise and the confidence of having a plan B”. In the last five years, the 10 Australian National Teams

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