Few Australians have first-hand experience responding to Ebola outbreaks. As global health risks continue to evolve, those lessons remain highly relevant. Al Martin, Aspen Medical's Chief of Defence and National and former In-Country Director in Sierra Leone, shares insights from the frontline and what they mean today.

Severe bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma. In Haiti, Aspen Medical clinicians established a multinational walking blood bank to ensure rapid access to lifesaving whole blood in an austere deployed setting. Regular drills demonstrated the ability to deliver blood within 45–55 minutes of activation. The lessons offer a practical model for trauma care in disaster response and remote healthcare operations.

Aspen Medical has collaborated with US-based medical technology company NIRSense to support frontline trauma care for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, through the donation of advanced portable tissue oximetry monitoring systems.

Aspen Medical has been honoured with a 2025 Global Impact Vanguard Award from the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) in recognition of exceptional performance delivering healthcare services in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

More than 60 Haitian National Police (HNP) officers have successfully completed a three-week tactical medical training program thanks to Aspen Medical and ARK Group, an international development company that champions stability, growth, and opportunity in the world's most vulnerable regions.

How Aspen Medical saved lives managing the Australian Government's response to the Ebola epidemic on the ground in Sierra Leone.

On 20 June, Aspen Medical’s USA team won a third Vanguard award at the prestigious International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Global Impact Awards held in Washington D.C.

When Afghan evacuees arrived in the UAE from Kabul, Aspen Medical rapidly deployed a full medical team and clinic within 72 hours, delivering primary care, managing COVID-19 risks and ensuring safe onward travel through close collaboration with Australian and UAE authorities.

In December 2022, Aspen Medical commenced a five-year agreement with the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)Aspen Medical and rapidly mobilised a 36-person multidisciplinary team within 25 days of contract award.

With a focus on trauma care, prosthetics, pain management and medical education, Aspen Medical is helping to strengthen Ukraine’s health resilience during and beyond the conflict.