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The Sierra Leone ETC admitted 216 patients. In addition to the Ebola survivors, the ETC contributed to the treatment of 120 survivors of serious conditions other than Ebola.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rapid response on behalf of the Australian Government saves lives in Sierra Leone and leads to maintaining a presence in-country on behalf of the UK Government|website=aspenmedical.com|url=http://www.aspenmedical.com/content/rapid-response-behalf-australian-government-saves-lives-sierra-leone-and-leads-maintaining|publisher=Aspen Medical}}</ref> |
The Sierra Leone ETC admitted 216 patients. In addition to the Ebola survivors, the ETC contributed to the treatment of 120 survivors of serious conditions other than Ebola.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rapid response on behalf of the Australian Government saves lives in Sierra Leone and leads to maintaining a presence in-country on behalf of the UK Government|website=aspenmedical.com|url=http://www.aspenmedical.com/content/rapid-response-behalf-australian-government-saves-lives-sierra-leone-and-leads-maintaining|publisher=Aspen Medical}}</ref> |
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=== Four Corners investigative report === |
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In 2022, following an investigative report by [[Four Corners (Australian TV program)|ABC Four Corners]], Aspen Medical fell under scrutiny following allegations of financial misconduct and its relationship with the Australian Government.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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Aspen Medical involved in a high-profile money laundering scandal in [[Sri Lanka]] after its involvement in a multi-million dollar hospital project for the construction of [[Hambantota|Hambantota General Hospital]] during the Presidency of [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka : ABC media in Australia exposes corrupt dealings in Hambantota hospital construction |url=http://www.colombopage.com/archive_22A/May02_1651515193CH.php |access-date=3 May 2022 |website=www.colombopage.com}}</ref> As per the documentary, the company had obtained amounting to $18.8 million insurance guarantee through the formal [[Government of Australia|Australian governmental]] support from the then Export Finance and Insurance Corporation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-01 |title=How a politically connected company earned more than $1 billion from the pandemic |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/aspen-medical-greg-hunt-four-corners/101022086 |access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref> The first transaction of Aspen Medical in Sri Lanka amounted to a whopping amount of 1.4 million euros (which is equivalent to $2.1 million) to a suspected mysterious British Virgin Islands domiciled company Sabre Vision Holdings owned by Nimal Perera, a Sri Lankan businessman who also has close ties with Rajapaksa family.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-02 |title=Australia documentary reveals major corruption in multi-million dollar hospital project in Hambantota |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2022/05/02/ocumentary-reveals-major-corruption-in-multi-million-dollar-hospital-project-in-hambantota/ |access-date=3 May 2022|website=NewsWire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-02 |title=Investigation reveals Nimal Perera’s alleged links to multi-million dollar corruption in Hambantota hospital project |url=http://www.themorning.lk/investigation-reveals-nimal-pereras-alleged-links-to-multi-million-dollar-corruption-in-hambantota-hospital-project/ |access-date=3 May 2022|website=The Morning - Sri Lanka News |language=en-US}}</ref> Nimal Perera claimed that in 2016, he collected funds for [[Namal Rajapaksa]] and as a result Namal was arrested by the police but was released on bail shortly afterwards. However, soon after the release of the documentary, Namal denied wrongdoing and insisted that it is a conspiracy to undermine his reputation by Yahapalanaya government.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-03 |title=Namal, Nimal respond to Australian documentary corruption allegation |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2022/05/03/namal-nimal-respond-to-australian-documentary-corruption-allegation/ |access-date=3 May 2022|website=NewsWire |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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Aspen Medical is an Australian-based health service company with a focus on assisting rural and remote communities and responding to emergency and critical situations in Australia and internationally. In 2022, Aspen Medical fell under the scrutiny of the Australian public following allegations of financial misconduct.[1][2][3]
History
Based in Canberra, Australia, Aspen was established in 2003 by Glenn Keys and Dr Andrew Walker. Its initial work involved reviewing the delivery of orthopaedic services under the Blair Governments' National Health Service Reforms, and reducing waiting lists for orthopedic surgery.[4] Subsequently, the firm medically supported the Australian-led mission to stabilize the Solomon Islands after its civil collapse,[4] and assisted the Australian-led international Military Mission to East Timor, which included saving President Jose Ramos Horta’s life after an assassination attempt.[4]
Aspen has worked in remote areas in Australia through: developing the Western Australia Resources Aero Medical Evacuation for seven oil and gas companies working in the North West Shelf off WA;[5] establishing the Remote Area Health Corps to provide Primary Health Care to remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory in 2008;,[6] supporting an existing joint venture between CareFlight and Pel-Air to provide air ambulance services out of Darwin International Airport and, administering the Australian Government’s Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS). This scheme provides short term locum staff to rural and remote locations in Australia to relieve permanent residential staff undertaking professional development or taking leave.[7]
Since 2012 the firm has provided sub-contracted services with approximately 1000 staff in over fifty Defence sites Australia-wide.[8]
In 2013, Aspen Medical employed more than 2000 staff and had a turnover of around $163,000,000 AUD.[9]
2014-15 West Africa Ebola Outbreak
Aspen Medical managed the Australian Government's response to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). This response involved commissioning and managing a 100-bed Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC), constructed by the UK Government in Sierra Leone. Aspen Medical managed the ETC from December 2014 to April 2015.
The Sierra Leone ETC admitted 216 patients. In addition to the Ebola survivors, the ETC contributed to the treatment of 120 survivors of serious conditions other than Ebola.[10]
Awards
In 2016, Aspen Medical was awarded the gold medal in the International Humanitarian Aid category at the International Project Management Association (IPMA) awards in Warsaw, Poland for its work.[11]
References
- ^ "How Aspen Medical got 'paid access' to politicians before it made more than $1 billion in the pandemic". ABC. 2 May 2022.
- ^ Elsworthy, Emma (2 May 2022). "Making a protection racket". Crikey.
- ^ "Queensland political integrity & the Palaszczuk Government". 2GB. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Ellery, David (7 July 2012). "Making the world healthier". The Canberra Times.
- ^ "QLD Mining and Energy Bulletin - QLD Mining and Energy Bulletin Summer 2012-2013". ebook.aprs.com.au.
- ^ "Taking medical expertise outback" (PDF). www.territorystories.nt.gov.au. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 March 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Thistleton, John (29 June 2012). "ACT health provider wins $500m contract at Defence". The Canberra Times.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Rapid response on behalf of the Australian Government saves lives in Sierra Leone and leads to maintaining a presence in-country on behalf of the UK Government". aspenmedical.com. Aspen Medical.
- ^ "Aspen Medical wins gold medal in international humanitarian aid". Canberra Times. Canberra Times. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2017.