As part of the project, MDA will collect plasma units from those recovered from Corona in order to treat the severely ill. This is based on the assumption that those who have recovered from the disease have developed special anti-virus proteins (antibodies) in their plasma. These units provide ... Continue Reading
Coronavirus Update
A quick update on how your support is helping Magen David Adom fight the coronavirus in Israel: Key Stats Magen David Adom has performed more than 8,571 at-home tests. As of March 17th, 280 Israelis have tested positive for the disease. MDA has tripled its call-taking ... Continue Reading
Changes to the MDA Overseas Volunteer Program
Unfortunately the May program has officially been cancelled. All participants have been contacted and MDA Israel will be processing a full refund of any fees paid (minus the $50 application fee). With regards to the June & July sessions, we are recommending that participants not book ... Continue Reading
Israel’s President Rivlin thanks MDA and MDA NSW Australia Donors
"As the 90th Anniversary of MDA's Establishment Approaches, MDA Continues as They have for Decades to Embody the Phrase 'He Who Saves One Life is as if He Saved an Entire World.'" On Tuesday February 25th, during his visit to Australia the President of Israel Mr. Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin partook in ... Continue Reading
World leading driver simulator will help save lives
With thanks to funds received from the estate of the late Vera Clarke (1923-2015), MDA NSW proudly announced the opening of an Advanced Driver Simulator, located in the main MDA Bloomberg Station in Jerusalem. The simulator will be used to train Magen David Adom Israel's ambulance drivers. In ... Continue Reading
Emergency Medicycle in honour of the late Jeremy Spinak
The MDA board recognised Jeremy's incredible service to our community by dedicating a medicycle in his memory. These first responder medicycles are a vital part of MDA's lifesaving services as they can more easily navigate through heavy traffic and narrow streets. Thanks to GPS technology, ... Continue Reading
Mothers Milk Bank – A First For Israel
Thank you again to all of our supporters for your generous donations made during our Annual Campaign 2018. As promised, part of the funds raised have been used to create Israel's first Mothers Milk Bank. Families with seriously ill premature babies now have access to the best 'medicine' they ... Continue Reading
MDA & AJMF Medical Forum 2
Contemporary approach to illicit drug-related harms - insights from the sharp end of illicit drug use in Kings Cross"- In conversation with Dr Ingrid van Beek AM. ... Continue Reading
Annual Solicitors, Accountants and Professionals Lunch 2019
Our Annual Solicitors, Accountants and Professionals Lunch was another great success. Our Guest Speaker, The Honourable Ruth McColl AO addressed the audience with some insights and advice from her years of experience. ... Continue Reading
MDA Moves National Dispatch Center
MAGEN DAVID ADOM MOVES ITS NATIONAL DISPATCH CENTER TO A NEW REINFORCED FACILITY AS A SAFEGUARD AGAINST MISSILE, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL ATTACK The move coincides with other steps the organisation is taking to prepare for a number of emergency scenarios, including the possibility of war. On ... Continue Reading