The Saudi Red Crescent Authority responds to more than 3,700 emergency calls in Medina after the start of the Umrah season
RIYADH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Medina has responded to a total of 3,762 emergency calls since the start of the Umrah season on March 6, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
About 1,746 individuals required emergency medical care from Sudanese Red Crescent Society ambulance teams and were subsequently transferred to various healthcare facilities for further treatment.
Director General of the Authority's Medina Branch, Dr. Ahmed Al-Zahrani, said that the majority of calls were related to health concerns, while a large number of them were also related to traffic accidents.
He added that 1,807 volunteers worked 10,638 hours in the Prophet’s Mosque and Quba Mosque during this period.
Individuals in Medina can request ambulance services by calling 997 or by using the “Asfni” application, which allows users to communicate with the emergency team via a phone call or text message.
