Magen David Adom is Israel’s national medical emergency, disaster, ambulance and blood service. Since 2006 Magen David Adom has been officially recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross as the national aid society of Israel.
But, it actually pre-dates the establishment of the State of Israel, having been founded by volunteers in 1930. It has been a foundation stone of Israeli society, ever since its legal status was set out in the ‘Magen David Adom Law’, passed by Israel’s Parliament (the Knesset) on July 12th 1950.
Magen David Adom’s activities include:
However, Magen David Adom UK also give aid to other equivalent organisations around the world, providing urgent medical care to civilians irrespective of their nationality, religion, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or political affiliation
Magen David Adom UK’s dedicated team, under the leadership of Daniel Burger, are all deeply committed to the cause, striving each day not only to do well at their jobs, but to consciously save lives through their work.
Alongside our nationwide network of volunteers, the UK continues to play a part in supporting Israel’s only national medical emergency service.
From lifesaving ambulances to Israel’s National Blood Service, MDA UK supports every part of Magen David Adom’s vital work.
Magen David Adom responds to over 800,000 calls every year, at speeds not bettered anywhere in the world, saving thousands of lives.
Every year Magen David Adom collects and supplies 300,000 units of blood, with one of the most advanced blood services in the world.
Magen David Adom serves as the Israeli Red Cross, offering humanitarian aid within Israel and abroad.
Magen David Adom’s fleet of 1,716 Ambulances, Mobile Intensive Care Units and Medicycles are stationed at 168 stations all over Israel.
