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Emirates 24/7
29-03-2025
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Ambulance mobilises for Eid Al Fitr celebrations with citywide emergency coverage
With a comprehensive operational plan, the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) has announced its full preparedness to provide extensive emergency coverage for Eid Al Fitr festivities across the city. The deployment aims to ensure rapid access to medical services and uninterrupted emergency response throughout the holiday period. Ambulance teams will be stationed across Dubai, with coverage extending to Eid prayer grounds, key celebration venues, and all major public events organised in the emirate. The citywide deployment will facilitate continuous, 24-hour service to both residents and visitors during the busy holiday period. 'Our ambulance teams and operations centre are fully equipped to handle emergency calls by land, sea, and air at any hour,' said His Excellency Mishaal Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Director of DCAS. 'We are working in close coordination with our partners to guarantee the fastest possible response times across the city.' Julfar highlighted that to meet increased demand during the holiday, DCAS has deployed 723 trained personnel across 138 ambulance points. These include a variety of response units, such as standard ambulances, fast response vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, marine ambulances, and air ambulances, the latter operating in cooperation with the Dubai Police Air Wing Center. Field commanders and supervisors will remain on site around the clock to oversee operations throughout the emirate. In addition to the full readiness of its fleet, Julfar said, ambulance crews will remain on standby to address any emergency situation. Field supply vehicles, support units, and backup resources have been fully mobilised. Medical teams will be strategically placed near residential neighbourhoods, shopping centres, public parks, and labour accommodations. Dubai International Airport terminals, including associated buildings, will also see enhanced coverage in anticipation of increased passenger volume over the holiday. Medical personnel will be stationed around the clock in both arrival and departure lounges to provide immediate care and coordinate transfers in partnership with airport authorities. Julfar reaffirmed DCAS's commitment to delivering flexible, and sustainable ambulance services' that contribute to public well-being and safety. 'This vision,' he noted, 'is supported by expanding the operational capacity of the DCAS fleet, integrating advanced technologies to reduce response times, and leveraging artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in emergency medical services. These enhancements have resulted in consistently high service levels, with DCAS recording a 95.7% customer satisfaction rate in 2024.' He extended his Eid greetings to the community and urged the public to adhere to safety protocols, particularly in mosques, prayer grounds, shopping centres, beaches, pools, parks, and mountainous areas. He also stressed the importance of driving cautiously, respecting traffic regulations, and yielding promptly to emergency vehicles. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
TAG 91.1
13-03-2025
- Health
- TAG 91.1
Dubai teams save four lives in specialised organ transfer operation
The lives of four patients were saved in a specialised organ transfer mission carried out by teams from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, with medical support from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The operation, part of the 'Hayat' programme promoting organ donation, involved coordination with several healthcare and government entities across the country. Organs were transported by helicopter to three hospitals in a safe and timely transfer. The National Centre for Regulating Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation at the Ministry of Health & Prevention oversaw logistical operations, while the DHA provided the necessary medical support, and the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services ensured rapid transportation using a helicopter. Meanwhile, Dubai Police played a pivotal role in securing the transfer process to guarantee the timely arrival of the organs in accordance with the highest medical standards. Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, praised the collaboration and stressed the importance of raising awareness about organ donation to save lives. Dr Younis Kazim, Acting CEO of the Health Regulation Sector at the DHA, highlighted the country's ongoing efforts to enhance patients' quality of life through pioneering initiatives that promote organ donation, the adoption of cutting-edge medical technologies and protocols, and the establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Khaleej Times
13-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: 4 patients saved through successful organ transplant
Four patients got a new lease of life after the timely intervention of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services teams. The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services teams successfully carried out a unique transplant operation to transport donated organs, saving the lives of four patients and stabilising their health conditions. The operation was carried out with medical support from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and in cooperation with several government and health authorities across the country. The ambulance teams safely and efficiently transported the organs to three hospitals in the country. The National Centre for Regulating Organ and Tissue Transplantation at the Ministry of Health and Prevention managed the logistical operations, while the Dubai Health Authority provided the necessary medical support. The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services carried out the rapid transport using a helicopter, while the Dubai Police played a pivotal role in securing the transport process, ensuring the timely arrival of the organs according to the highest medical standards. More than 200 organ transplants Meanwhile, more than 200 organ transplants, with the support of many families, were conducted with the National Centre for Regulating Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues and its national programme 'Hayat.' Over 65 families made the decision to donate organs to save the lives of others. Dubai Health's Rashid Hospital, recognised for its specialised trauma and emergency care services, has emerged as the leading organ donation centre in the UAE, facilitating over 200 transplants. To further support these vital decisions in Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health opened a dedicated Hayat lounge. This compassionate space provides families with a private and comforting setting to discuss organ donation with healthcare professionals. Additionally, Dubai Health offers specialised care for organ failure patients, particularly kidney transplant surgery and dialysis services at Dubai Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Al Towar and Al Barsha Dialysis Centers. 160 kidney transplants since 2016 Since 2016, Dubai Health surgeons have performed over 160 kidney transplants, with 54 of these surgeries conducted for children. Al Jalila Foundation launched the second edition of its kidney transplantation fundraising campaign, Your Donation Saves Lives. The 2024 campaign successfully raised over Dh46 million to support more than 65 kidney failure patients with life-saving surgeries, dialysis, and post-transplantation care. The first edition of the campaign, launched in 2021, managed to fund approximately 30 percent of all kidney transplants in Dubai.
