Medical Evacuation & Repatriation Services

When someone you're responsible for falls seriously ill abroad, you need one team to get them to the right care, or home, safely. For 35 years, EMA Global has brought patients home. We handle every clinical and logistical detail, by air and on the ground, so care never stops between one hospital bed and the next. From our 24/7 assistance centre, we arrange emergency medical evacuation and medical repatriation by air ambulance, commercial stretcher or medical escort, worldwide.

The Right Medical Transfer, at the Right Cost

Not every patient needs an air ambulance, and you shouldn’t pay for one when they don’t. Whether it’s an air ambulance, a stretcher on a commercial flight or a medical escort, we’ll recommend the safest option. Our medical team assesses each case and recommends the safest option at the most sensible cost.

Air Ambulance with ICU Capability

This option is for critically ill patients who need intensive care throughout the flight. Our fixed-wing aircraft carry ICU-level medical systems and a dedicated medical team.
Stretcher on Commercial Aircraft

This option is for patients who must lie flat during the flight. We reconfigure part of the cabin for the patient, their equipment and our medical team, so they travel safely and comfortably for much less than an air ambulance.
Commercial Flights with Medical Support

This option suits stable cases that need medical care while flying on a commercial airline. One of our doctors or nurses travels with the patient, from the hospital abroad to the one at home.

Medical Evacuation Expertise for Complex Cases

We specialise in complex, high-risk medical evacuations. Our teams have safely transferred patients on ECMO and IABP heart and lung support, critically ill newborns and children, and bariatric patients who need specialist equipment.

Who travels with your patient:

Every EMA Global medical escort is a doctor or nurse with three to five years of intensive care experience. Each one holds an active medical licence, is certified in advanced trauma and cardiac life support, and is trained in advanced airway management.

Worldwide Medical Evacuation & Repatriation

A seriously ill patient in the wrong hospital can’t wait for a plan. We move them to the specialist care they need, or home to their family, and handle every clinical and logistical detail on the way. Our medical repatriation service covers bed-to-bed transfers across Asia and beyond.

Air Ambulance Services

A patient too ill to fly commercially can’t wait for the next available seat. Our air ambulance flies direct, on their timetable, not an airline’s.

On board
An aeromedical doctor and a nurse care for the patient throughout the flight. We carry a full range of specialist intensive care equipment, from advanced life support to incubators, and set up each aircraft for what the patient needs.

Behind every flight
Our team can deploy at any hour, including to remote areas far from specialist care. No flight leaves until the patient is ready. Our medical team prepares them for transport at the bedside and briefs the hospitals at both ends.

When it’s needed
Emergency medical evacuation, transfer to the right specialist hospital, or medical repatriation home to family. Every mission is backed by our 100% safety record.

Commercial Airline Stretcher

Commercial airline stretchers utilize FAA/EASA-approved medical modules integrated into scheduled aircraft for patients requiring recumbent transit. This configuration supports continuous clinical monitoring and acute intervention for stable patients, serving as a logistically optimized alternative to private air ambulance.

By leveraging commercial aviation infrastructure, we facilitate long-range medical repatriation that accommodates both a dedicated clinical team and familial travel, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety throughout the transit.

Professional Capabilities:

Stretcher configuration arrangement with airlines
Dedicated medical team providing continuous clinical care
Advanced portable monitoring and life support equipment
Fit to fly assessment and submission to airlines for approval
The preferred solution for patients requiring supine transport without dedicated air ambulance resources.
End to end arrangement of ground transport, flight arrangements for patient and family members

Medical Supervision on a commercial carrier

Medical escorts provide professional clinical oversight for stable patients who require supervised travel. This service is ideal for post-surgical repatriation, rehabilitation transfers, or patients whose conditions preclude flying unaccompanied.

Service Standards:

Certified medical professionals with extensive transport experience
Comprehensive pre-flight medical evaluations and airline clearances
Continuous patient monitoring throughout the journey
Optimized for medically stable patients requiring professional supervision.
End-to-end arrangement of ground transport, flight arrangements for patient and family members

Key Clinical Applications:

Surgical & Injury Recovery: Post-operative monitoring and mobility assistance.
Chronic Condition Management: Oversight of cardiac, respiratory, or neurological stability.
Medication & Oxygen Support: Professional administration and symptom management.
Mobility Assistance: Managing fall risks and specialized transit needs.

By providing continuous clinical support, a medical escort ensures patient safety and a seamless transition between care facilities