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Bupa's response to the tsunami disaster

Bupa donates £100,000 and launches staff fundraising campaign for tsunami disaster

31 December 2004

International health and care group Bupa has given £100,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee and launched an internal fundraising campaign to support the relief of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster.

Chief executive Val Gooding said that the fundraising campaign would involve the company's 40,000 staff worldwide. She said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to all those suffering from the impact of the past week's events. We have a business in Thailand and 11,000 Bupa members in the region, with customers in each of the countries affected. Also, many of our people have families and friends in the region, many of whom are anxious to hear news of loved ones. We will be offering them all our assistance and support at this very distressing time."

Bupa, which provides private health cover to two million people through local operations in Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as well as to expatriates, is covering members needing medical attention and making sure they get home from the affected countries, regardless of what level of policy they have.

Other support in Tsunami regions

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office works for UK interests all over the world. Take a look at their website for travel advice on areas affected by the Tsunami.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office website

World Health Organisation

Visit the World Health Organisation website for the latest international health information and advice on countries affected by the Tsunami.
World Health Organisation website