Magen David Adom

14-year-old girl drowns while on family vacation

MDA responders managed to restore her pulse but doctors were ultimately unsuccessful in saving her.

Tel Aviv and MDA ensure COVID-19 vaccinations accessible to all

Special MDA operation allows Israelis, non-Israelis, and anyone interested, to receive a free coronavirus vaccine in central Tel Aviv.

A rapid coronavirus test - and results within 15 minutes

Magen David Adom will activate an array of rapid COVID-19 tests across the country.

MDA to give 3rd dose of COVID vaccine at Israeli nursing homes

MDA launches mass vaccination campaign for seniors at Israeli nursing homes.

Fire department launches new cutting-edge dispatch system

Israel National Fire and Rescue Authority launches new dispatch system designed for it by Magen David Adom, the country’s EMS organization.

First MDA MICU to serve Galilee Druze community opens

Mobile intensive care unit dedicated in special ceremony in presence of Druze spiritual leader in town of Julis.

Coronavirus: Nearly 90 in serious condition

MDA announces new vaccination stations for teens as number of vaccinated youth remains static, while number of new coronavirus cases rises.

Tragedy in the north: Four-year-old killed in fall from balcony

Four-year-old falls from balcony in Rekhasim local council and pronounced dead at Rambam Hospital.

MDA's new paramedics - a father and son

'When we travel together in an ambulance, the feeling is very special - not something that happens to everyone,' son Amir says.

Temperatures to reach over 100 degrees

Forecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible.

Children hurt in explosion at Mitzpe Ramon home

4-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy moderately hurt while playing with explosive device. 3 other children hurt.

3 PA Arabs killed in collision with Israeli car

2 vehicles overturn after colliding in Samaria. Woman in Israeli vehicle hospitalized in critical condition.

Man killed in traffic accident: 'Car was torn apart'

Driver killed in serious collision between car and truck in Jordan Valley.

Which Israeli city donates the most blood?

International Blood Donor Day at MDA: How many blood units have been donated this year? Which city is at the top of the list?

Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat wave

Magen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly.

They Don't Stop!

Thank you to our brave MDA staff and volunteers working around the clock to save lives!

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Hamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border.

Strengthening MDA teams with emergency equipment and supplies

Due to the escalation in the south of Israel, MDA needs to reinforce the teams immediately with life-saving emergency equipment.

Chilling recordings of emergency networks from Meron

The MDA has released recordings of calls made on its network as the Meron disaster unfolded.

MDA paramedic: 'We removed the injured from piles of people'

Meron tragedy 'one of the greatest civilian disasters the State of Israel has ever known,' MDA Director General says.

6-year-old in critical condition after being found in car

MDA, United Hatzalah paramedics resuscitate child found with no pulse in vehicle in Beit Shemesh.

15-year-old drowns in river

MDA, United Hatzalah pull boy from river in Judean Desert, evacuate him to Hadassah hospital where he was declared dead.

1 killed, 3 hurt in car crash in north

Man killed, teen girl in serious condition, and toddler hurt in serious accident on Highway 6.

MDA vaccinates PA workers in Judea & Samaria industrial zones

Israel begins vaccinating Palestinian Arab workers at industrial zones in Judea and Samaria.

Bride dies 10 days before her wedding

Young woman dies after colliding with glass door days before her wedding.

Bella Freund:

'Despite Mengele ... I got vaccinated'

Woman who has never received a vaccine in her life because of what her mother suffered under Josef Mengele receives COVID-19 vaccine.

MDA vaccinates 469 within hours - in a 'vaccination caravan'

Magen David Adom's mobile 'vaccination caravan' provides nearly 470 people with spontaneous vaccinations - in just four hours.

19-year-old woman killed in car accident at Yitzhar Junction

Palestinian Arab driver detained after fatally striking woman on the road. Terrorism not suspected.

MDA has tested 4 million people since start of pandemic

Magen David Adom says it sampled 70,776 people to test for coronavirus last week.

Hospitals: Don't send ambulances to us

Despreate shortages of funding and supplies have moved several hospitals to start limiting their activities.

Man electrocuted by cable knocked down by wind

26-year-old man dies after accidentally touching cable which was knocked off of power pole by the wind.

IDF medical officer talks about Doctor Day

IDF Lt Reut Sapir says that she and her soldiers try to live up to their reputation

Israel 1st country to vaccinate all elderly care centers

Israel 1st to complete first round of vaccinations for nation's elderly population.

MDA summarizes the year 2020 in numbers

Israeli national rescue organization presents in numbers its main activities over the past year.

MDA discontinues ambulance services to Judea & Samaria

Magen David Adom says it cannot continue serving communities in Gaza envelope, north of country, Judea & Samaria due to lack of funding.

MDA purchases dozens of refrigerators to store COVID vaccines

"We purchased dozens of refrigerators which will allow MDA personnel to ensure the safety of the vaccine in every way possible."

Eight injured in roof collapse in school near Har Tavor

The eight, construction workers, had been installing solar panels on the roof when it collapsed.

Marcus Foundation announces $10 million grant for blood center

Marcus Foundation announces $10 million matching grant for completion of Israel’s new national blood center

Magen David Adom to vaccinate nursing home residents and staff

MDA launches mass-vaccination program targeting Israeli nursing home residents and employees.

Bennett to MDA: 'Thank you on behalf of the citizens of Israel'

Bennett visited MDA's national hotline center - 'This year all Israeli citizens realized MDA's importance.'

Two killed in factory explosion in Ashdod

Two killed and at least two injured following what appears to be a gas explosion.

Tefillin stands set up at MDA stations throughout Israel

MDA begins project to set up tefillin stands at the emergency medical organization’s stations around the country.

Israeli delegation heads to Czech Republic to provide COVID aid

Delegation will include doctors from several hospitals & MDA paramedics.

Tefillin stands set up at many MDA stations throughout Israel

Initiative by Rabbi Yonatan Spitzer, MDA member who established new stands with help of Rabbi Yosef Nachshon's Soldiers in Love project.

MDA offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services

Following earthquake between Greece and Turkey, Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services.

9-year-old killed after being run over in Ashkelon

Boy dies after being run over by truck while riding his bicycle in Ashkelon.

5 workers hurt in Beit Shemesh scaffolding collapse

One worker in serious condition after scaffolding collapses at Beit Shemesh construction site.

Pirate coronavirus testing ring busted

5 MDA volunteers arrested for conducting illegal coronavirus tests, charging thousands of shekels to ensure negative test results.

MDA teams sample more than 1,700,000 people

Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, MDA teams have sampled 1,708,868 people.

MDA treats 2,360 people over Yom Kippur

305 people faint from dehydration or fasting, 129 people injured in bicycle or similar accidents.

Woman killed in balcony fall

60-year-old woman falls from third-story balcony in Haifa, determined dead at the scene.

Tree collapses on young woman in Bnei Brak; condition critical

19-year-old woman seriously injured by tree that collapsed in yard of house on Halohamim Street in Bnei Brak.

MDA tests 152,864 people for coronavirus in 1 week

Number of Israelis tested by Magen David Adom for coronavirus surpasses 1.4 million.

14-year-old boy dies during soccer game

Boy declared dead at Hadassah Hospital after collapsing during soccer game at Jerusalem field.

MDA tests 88,489 people for COVID-19 in 1 week

Magen David Adom announces that it has tested 1,142,353 people for coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in Israel.

Record number of coronavirus samples taken

At Health Ministry's request, IDF's Home Front Command, Israel's HMOs, & Magen David Adom test 21,444 people for coronavirus in one day.

Elevator collapses in Tel Aviv

Elevator falls six levels in Tel Aviv, injuring four people.

Infant rescued after being forgotten in car

1-month-old baby saved after being locked in car for a half hour.

Motorcyclist killed in Bat Yam accident

Motorcyclist hit by car near Komemiyot Interchange in Holon; paramedics tried to perform resuscitation, but were forced to declare death.

MDA volunteer makes surprise delivery to isolated elderly man

An MDA volunteer who visited elderly man living alone to take coronavirus sample surprised him with a special delivery.