Miracle 1: A mass casualty accident occurred when a fully laden bus and van collided on road 89 near Hurfeish in northern Israel. 5 people were killed including the bus driver. MDA responded to the incident by sending a helicopter, MICU’s and medicycles. An MDA paramedic on the scene recalls: ... Continue Reading
Drones deliver sushi, beer….and blood products?
Magen David Adom is proud to participate in Israel’s National Drone Initiative, testing the ability to deliver blood, platelets, and plasma to two Tel Aviv hospitals via drone. The goal is to verify the method of packaging, product quality during flight, and procedures to ensure they meet Ministry ... Continue Reading
MDA participates in blood drive for dog owners and their best friends
A blood drive for people and dogs was held last week in Kiryat Anavim, a town west of Jerusalem. The event was held due to a shortage of blood products in veterinary hospitals, and to raise awareness about the need for lifesaving blood donations for both people and pets. A Magen David Adom ... Continue Reading
MDA holds airplane crash emergency drill
On November 30, 2021, an emergency drill was held at Ben-Gurion Airport, simulating the crash of a passenger plane on the runway with 250 people onboard. The drill was a joint effort between the Israeli Airports Authority, Magen David Adom, Israel Police, Israel Fire and Rescue, and other emergency ... Continue Reading
MDA brings Menorah on Wheels to Israelis
Rabbi Yonatan Spitzer, a Magen David Adom ambulance driver and EMT, is bringing the Chanukah spirit across the country with his Menorah on Wheels. The giant chanukiyah is on a trailer towed by an ambulance and accompanied by MDA personnel on Medicycles and all-terrain evacuation vehicles who are ... Continue Reading
Lifesavers on wheels: MDA’s Cyclist Unit
In 2017, Magen David Adom launched its Cyclists Unit, a crew of volunteer EMTs who use electric bicycles to help shorten response time and save lives. Recently, 20 new cyclists were added to the 10-member bicycle unit in the Lachish area in southern Israel that includes Sderot and Ashdod. The ... Continue Reading
MDA shares Covid blood donation solution at JPost Conference
THE JERUSALEM POST — Magen David Adom has been responsible for all of Israel’s blood supply, including for the IDF, since 1950. MDA has ensured that the State of Israel’s medical system has the blood supply needed despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the organisation’s Director of Blood ... Continue Reading
First aid for MDA members
Magen David Adom held its first free First Aid Course for Members on Wednesday May 12 at the Emanuel Synagogue. Sheila Lazarus practices CPR on a baby mannequin Qualified trainer, Brian Richards had the audience fully engaged as he delivered important first aid pointers for daily emergencies ... Continue Reading
Ezra’s gift to MDA Mothers Milk Bank
Magen David Adom was honoured to have a visit by Ezra committee members, Barbara Cohen, Life President and Mimi Wise, Treasurer to present a cheque to Tony Ziegler, President. Mimi Wise and Barbara Cohen present cheque to Tony Ziegler Barbara Cohen who was Life President of Sydney Auxiliary ... Continue Reading
Building collapse in Florida
On June 24, 2021, a 12-storey beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed killing 98 people and injuring many more. Doctors, EMTs and paramedics from the South Florida Hatzalah, many of whom volunteer with the Magen David Adom International Unit, were ... Continue Reading