Welcome
Welcome to the external website of the Health & Safety Directorate (HSD) This site is intended for World Bank Group Retirees, Spouses/Domestic Partners of Staff, and Staff who are currently accessing the web from outside the WBG Intranet. Active WBG Staff should see HSD's Intranet site (WBG Intranet only) for complete information about health and safety services available to them.
Retirees, Spouses, and Domestic Partners
HSD supports the health and wellbeing of staff and families of the World Bank Group by offering health and safety services and programs for Staff at Headquarters and around the world. Many of HSD's programs are available to Retired Staff, as well as Spouses/Domestic Partners and dependents of active Staff.
Medical Emergencies
- Outside the U.S. – For Spouses/Domestic Partners or dependents of current World Bank Group Staff residing outside the U.S., if you have a medical emergency, use local emergency response to access immediate medical treatment. You may also call the WBG Emergency Line +1-202-458-8888 to speak with the Medical Duty Officer and discuss whether medical evacuation may be needed.
- In the U.S. – Call 911 for any medical emergency if outside WBG premises. Call the Emergency Link if inside WBG buildings.