Magen David Adom ends year with nearly two million dispatches as Rosh Hashanah approaches
During the Hebrew year 5786, which comes to a close over the weekend, Magen David Adom marked 96 years of activity of engaging in life-saving activities.
During the Hebrew year 5786, which ends this weekend, Magen David Adom (MDA) has dispatched emergency personnel to 1,911,412 incidents across Israel. The organization's Mobile Intensive Care Units, ambulances, emergency motorcycles, and rapid response vehicles operate in cities and towns throughout the country. MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center handled 2,020,218 calls, answering every 15.9 seconds on average, with an average response time of 2 seconds or less.
MDA Director General Eli Bin highlighted the technological advancements and increased capabilities of MDA during 5786, as well as the provision of high-quality emergency medical services and blood donations for hospitals and the IDF. Bin emphasized the tireless work of nearly 40,000 MDA volunteers and employees, who provided medical care during both regular emergencies and wartime situations.
MDA's volunteers, employees, and other participants dedicated over 6.3 million hours of service, aged an average of 26.8 years. For the upcoming year, MDA aims to continue saving lives and protecting the health of Israel's citizens.
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