What is Medex (medex.org.uk)?

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Medex (medex.org.uk) is the website of Medical Expeditions, an organisation focused on health and medicine at high altitude. Its most practical offering for travellers is a free downloadable booklet on travelling at high altitude, alongside blog content that includes retrospective articles on the organisation's work.

What you'll find on the site

The site is small and clearly organised around a few purposes:

  • A free booklet on travelling at high altitude — the headline resource, aimed at people planning trips to high-altitude destinations.
  • Information about Medical Expeditions — an "About" section explaining who the organisation is.
  • A blog — including retrospective posts, such as "Then and now" by Simon Currin (dated 1 December 2019).

Who it's for

If you are planning travel to a high-altitude region and want background reading on altitude and health before you go, the booklet is the main reason to visit. The site is informational rather than commercial: there is no booking, gear shop, or trip-planning service described in the available material.

What the site is not

Based on the site's own content, Medex is not a travel agency, a medical clinic, or a source of personalised medical advice. It presents general educational material about altitude and health. For decisions about your own fitness to travel or symptoms at altitude, consult a qualified clinician — the site's booklet is background reading, not a substitute.

Practical notes

  • The booklet is described as free to download; no pricing or login requirement is indicated in the available material.
  • Content is in English (en-GB).
  • The blog appears to be updated infrequently, so treat it as background rather than current news.