The Egyptian Ambulance Service has taken significant steps to enhance its capabilities, with 1574 vehicles equipped as intensive care units to serve 14 governorates. This development was announced during a meeting chaired by Dr. Amr Rashid, head of the Egyptian Ambulance Service, with leaders of the service in the Northern Central Region. The meeting aimed to assess the current state of emergency medical services and identify challenges.
Dr. Rashid emphasized that the service has successfully standardized its services and unified its mechanisms across the country. This includes integrating all governorates into the digital system for the hotline 123 and standardizing medical and emergency equipment for its ambulance fleet. The service provides emergency care to citizens in line with international protocols, which are regularly trained by the National Training Center.
The Northern Region, comprising 14 governorates, has a diverse geographic and demographic structure, with 1574 ambulances stationed to ensure fair coverage of rural and urban areas. The region's urban expansion, particularly in North Sinai and Matruh governorates, has been taken into account when distributing ambulances. This strategic distribution aims to provide equitable access to emergency medical services.
The Egyptian Ambulance Service has successfully implemented a plan to secure the coastal strip of the Alexandria region during the summer months, which saw unprecedented domestic tourism. The service developed an exceptional plan for all roads and axes leading to Alexandria and Matruh governorates, achieving response rates of less than five minutes in many emergency cases.
The meeting also reviewed the performance rates of the emergency medical service in the Northern Region governorates and outlined a plan to improve and develop ambulance stations based on clear priorities. The efforts of the Egyptian Ambulance Service to provide aid to Palestinian brothers and sisters from the Gaza Strip were also discussed, including the evacuation of injured individuals to Egypt for treatment.
Dr. Rashid highlighted that the Egyptian emergency medical system is witnessing an exceptional period in its history, following the adoption of the emergency medical system development file by the political leadership. The leadership's vision prioritizes providing dignified emergency medical services to Egyptian citizens. Dr. Rashid expressed his confidence in the Egyptian Ambulance Service staff, stating they are worthy of the trust and responsibility entrusted to them.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Hassan Darwish, head of Operations and Operation Sector, and Dr. Mohamed Abdel Badee, head of the Central Administration for Medical and Emergency Services. The Egyptian Ambulance Service continues to work towards improving its services, with a focus on providing high-quality emergency medical care to citizens across the country.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ambulance Service has equipped 1574 vehicles as intensive care units to serve 14 governorates.
- The service has achieved response rates of less than five minutes in many emergency cases.
- The Egyptian Ambulance Service is working to improve and develop its services, with a focus on providing high-quality emergency medical care to citizens.
