Tropical Medical Bureau

What Tropical Medical Bureau does

Tropical Medical Bureau (trading name of Executive Medical Care Ltd) is Ireland's leading private travel health clinic operator, founded in 1988 by Dr Graham Fry in Dún Laoghaire. The company delivers pre- and post-travel medical consultations, travel and occupational vaccinations (including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Rabies), influenza and shingles shots, NGO/charity vaccines, health screening (wellness checks, visa medicals, Quantiferon TB screening), and on-site group appointments. Services are rendered through approximately 20 clinics across Ireland — comprising 4 base clinics and 15 associate/franchise clinics — with 7 locations concentrated in the Dublin area and additional sites in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and other regional cities.

The company's underlying technology platform is the myTMB World portal, a specialized travel medicine software product launched in December 2019 that provides patients with destination-specific health alerts, travel news updates, and 24/7 emergency phone support backed by an international clinic referral network. A Tele Consultation Service launched in March 2020 enables remote pre-travel consultations. The proprietary differentiator is the combination of doctor-led consultations (rather than nurse-led), continuously updated destination intelligence, and coordinated international medical backup.

TMB operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer appointments at 20 clinic locations with online booking via myTMB, supplemented by B2B group appointments for corporate clients, NGOs, government departments, and schools with 20+ attendees. Revenue derives primarily from professional services fees (consultations, vaccines, screenings) with an additional franchise/licensing stream from associate clinic operators. The customer base spans private holidaymakers (primary), corporate occupational health programs, overseas volunteers and NGOs, government departments, and educational institutions, serving roughly 25,000 patients annually. The company is privately held and family-directed (G. Fry and S. Fry as Directors), with no institutional investor or external funding disclosed.

Name

Tropical Medical Bureau

Legal name

Executive Medical Care Ltd

Website

https://tmb.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tropical Medical Bureau is Ireland's largest private travel health clinic operator, delivering vaccinations, health screenings, and pre/post-travel medical consultations across approximately 20 clinics nationwide, serving roughly 25,000 individual travellers, corporate clients, NGOs, and government departments annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel & Tropical Medicine (HLAKAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immunization & Vaccine Clinics (HLAKAGAJ), Travel, Occupational & Special-Population Vaccination Programs (HLAJAHAI), Travel & Tropical Disease Vaccines (HLAIAEAE), Health & Medical Risk Management (Vaccination Guidance, Telemedicine, Medical Networks) (THACAEAF)

Keywords

• Travel health services
• Vaccination clinics
• Travel medicine
• Health screening services
• Occupational vaccines

Headquarters

HQ city

Dún Laoghaire

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing travel health consultations, vaccinations (travel vaccines, occupational vaccines, influenza/shingles), and health screening services at clinic locations. Individual appointment fees for services including travel vaccines, health checks, visa medicals, and Quantiferon screening.
2. Corporate/Group Appointments: On-site and in-clinic group appointments for organisations, schools, NGOs and charities with 20+ attendees requiring travel health services.
3. Franchise and Associate Clinic Network: Revenue from franchise opportunities and associate clinic partnerships operating under the TMB brand with 4 base clinics and 15 associate clinics across Ireland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tropical Medical Bureau delivers doctor-led travel health consultations, travel and occupational vaccinations (Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies, influenza, shingles), and pre/post-travel health screening services across 20 clinic locations in Ireland. Services also include visa medicals, Quantiferon TB screening, and dedicated group appointments for corporate clients, NGOs, schools, and government departments, supported by the myTMB World patient portal and a 24/7 emergency support line.

Product overview

Tropical Medical Bureau operates as a single unified service offering centered around travel medicine and vaccination services. The core offering comprises Travel Vaccines (including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Disease Prevention), supplemented by Occupational Vaccines, Influenza Vaccination, NGO/Charity Vaccines, Health Screening services (Wellness Screening, Pre/Post Travel Screening, Visa Medicals, Quantiferon Screening), and Group Appointments for organizations. Patients access services through the myTMB World platform, which provides a patient portal with specialized travel medicine software updated with travel news and a 24/7 emergency support line. The Tele Consultation Service enables remote consultations with medical staff. The Travel Shop offers supplementary products like insect repellents. With 19 clinics across Ireland (including 7 in Dublin), the service is delivered through doctor-led consultations with specialized travel medicine software supporting patient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Travel Vaccines Comprehensive travel vaccination service covering Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and disease prevention, including pre and post-travel medical consultations on DVT, food and water risks, and altitude for individual travellers.
• Occupational Vaccines Work-related vaccination services including Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and other occupational disease coverage for employees of commercial companies.
• Influenza Vaccination Seasonal influenza and shingles vaccination service for the general public and corporate clients.
• NGO / Assignment / Charity Vaccines Specialised vaccination and health services for overseas volunteers, NGO workers, and government department employees on charitable or humanitarian assignments.
• Disease Prevention Preventive health services covering insect bite avoidance advice, malaria prophylaxis, and general disease prevention guidance for travellers.
• Health Check Tests & Wellness Screening Laboratory-based comprehensive health screening services for wellness assessment and preventive care.
• Health Screening Pre and Post Travel Medical screening before overseas travel and consultations upon return for travellers requiring health assessments.
• Visa Medicals Medical examination and certification services required for visa applications to various countries.
• Quantiferon Screening Blood test screening for tuberculosis infection using Quantiferon technology for travellers and general patients.
• Group Travel Health Appointments On-site and in-clinic group travel health appointments for organisations with 20+ attendees, including corporate groups, schools, and charity organisations.
• Schools Health Services Travel health and vaccination services tailored for school groups and educational institutions, with student discounts available (e.g., at the Blackrock clinic).
• myTMB World Patient Portal Proprietary patient portal and specialised travel medicine software providing exclusive access for patients to manage their travel health records, receive destination travel news updates, and access the 24/7 emergency phone line and backup email/phone support coordinated with international clinics.
• Tele Consultation Service Online video consultation service with specialised medical and nursing staff for pre-travel advice and health assessments relating to planned overseas travel.
• Travel Shop Retail offering of travel accessories and health-related travel supplies, including DEET-based insect repellents and travel safety items, available for purchase from TMB.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 patients served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA)minorOthersTMB is a member of the Irish Travel Agents Association, providing visibility and credibility within the travel industry and referral relationships with travel agents who may recommend TMB services to their customers.
• International Society for Travel Medicine (ISTM)minorOthersProfessional membership organisation for travel medicine practitioners, demonstrating TMB's commitment to industry standards and professional development.
• American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)minorOthersProfessional membership organisation, demonstrating TMB's alignment with international tropical medicine standards and expertise.
• International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT)minorOthersMembership organisation providing network of和国际诊所关系 for travellers, supporting TMB's international clinic coordination services.
• International Medical Council (IMC)minorOthersProfessional regulatory body for medical practitioners in Ireland.
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)minorOthersProfessional regulatory body for nurses and midwives in Ireland.
• Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)minorOthersIrish regulatory body for health and social care services.
• Health and Safety Authority (HSA)minorOthersIrish regulatory body for occupational health and safety.
• Trinity College DublinminorOthersDr Graham Fry lectures in tropical medicine at Trinity College Dublin, providing academic credibility and medical education partnerships.
• World Health Organization (WHO)minorOthersTMB follows WHO guidelines and references WHO country information pages for travel health advice provided to patients.
• Hundreds of International ClinicscoreOthersLong established relationships with hundreds of clinics around the world for medical assistance coordination if patients become sick while travelling. Critical backup service for the 24/7 emergency support offered to all patients.
• The Internet Business LtdminorOthersWeb hosting provider for TMB's secure servers as referenced in the privacy policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Passport Health: North American travel clinic franchise offering pre-travel consultations, vaccinations, and on-site corporate services. Comparable franchise model, occupational-health offering, and destination-advice content strategy.
• MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad): UK-based network of travel health clinics offering vaccinations, antimalarials, and travel health advice. Closely comparable to TMB in core service mix (travel vaccines, occupational health, screening) and clinical model.
• Citydoc: UK network of private travel health and sexual health clinics. Comparable mix of specialist consultations, vaccinations, and screening with a multi-clinic rollout model.
• Fleet Street Clinic: London-based private clinic offering travel medicine, vaccinations, occupational health, and wellness screening. Comparable doctor-led, multi-specialty private clinic model.
• Nomad Travel Clinics: UK chain of specialist travel health clinics providing vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and travel health consultations. Closely aligned to TMB on clinical specialty and customer profile.

Emerging players

• Superdrug Health Clinics: UK high-street retailer operating in-store travel vaccination and health clinics. Overlaps with TMB on destination-specific vaccines and travel health consultations but as part of a wider retail offering.
• The Travel Clinic (various independent operators): Independent and small-chain travel clinics across the UK offering specialist travel vaccinations and advice. Partial overlap with TMB, generally smaller scale and more regional.

Broad incumbents

• Boots Pharmacy (Travel Vaccinations): UK's largest pharmacy chain providing travel health services including vaccinations and antimalarials across hundreds of locations. A broad incumbent putting pricing pressure on specialist travel clinics.
• LloydsPharmacy (Travel Health Service): Major UK pharmacy chain offering travel vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis as part of a broader retail pharmacy footprint. Competes with TMB on convenience and price for routine travel vaccines.

Others

• International Medical Assistance (IAMAT-affiliated clinics): Network of English-speaking travel medicine providers coordinated through IAMAT — an organisation TMB is a member of. Comparable in clinical scope and useful as an indicator of the broader ecosystem of travel clinics globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TMBClinics
• Facebookfacebook.com/TropicalMedicalBureau
• Instagraminstagram.com/tmb_travelhealth/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tropical-medical-bureau

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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