MDA

Father suspected of running over toddler, killing her

The one and a half year old was pronounced dead at Soroka medical center where she was brought unconscious with head trauma

Guided by EMT, mother gives birth under rocket fire

MDA dispatch helps deliver baby over phone, as missiles rain down on Ashkelon.

Magen David Adom to unveil ultrasound technology on ambulances

Advanced diagnostic tool will be used to assess cardiac activity in patients and to quickly find veins.

Child seriously injured in home fire in Israel

Eleven-year-old boy suffers serious burns, is evacuated unconscious and on a respirator.

MDA saves athlete who collapses at Maccabiah Games

MDA team spies unusual body language in Maccabiah athlete, arrives as he collapses on the grass.

MDA awarded for use of special tech

MDA uses GIS technology as part of its computer-aided dispatch system.

MDA gearing up for 21st Maccabiah Games

MDA EMTs providing cover this week at the pre-training and will be on high alert throughout the Maccabiah.

Holocaust survivors’ ambulance brings new Jew into the world

'‘It’s for moments like this that we donated the ambulance,' Holocaust survivor says.

Ben-Gurion University

Israeli paramedics train with new cutting-edge simulation center

Program capitalizes on new Ben-Gurion University facility to provide Magen David Adom paramedics with even more advanced lifesaving skills.

Activists petition Supreme Court against Health Minister

"Minister made life-threatening decisions in order to advance personal homosexual agenda."

A Tribute to Magen David Adom:

A unique classical hasidic concert

Enjoy the best classical and hasidic music on one stage in this wonderful fundraising event! Dedicating all proceeds to Magen David Adom.

Medics recount Meron disaster:

'Screams for help in one ear, and deathly silence in the other'

One year later, first responders recount the life-changing moments of the Meron disaster.

MDA dedicates the world's first war-proof blood services center

World’s first underground anti-missile national blood services center is dedicated in Ramla, Israel, will double the national blood supply.

MDA station director arrested for alleged drug use

3 people at central MDA station arrested on suspicion of using cannabis drugs after police raid.

Magen David Adom donates six all-terrain ambulances to Ukraine

In 'first-rate moral mission,' MDA donates six all-terrain ambulances to Ukraine's Health Services and Jewish community.

Tel Aviv attack:

'There's blood everywhere' - frantic calls to MDA

Israel's emergency medical service received dozens of calls from civilians hiding from terrorists as they wreaked havoc on the city.

Teenage volunteer saves Tel Aviv bus driver's life

Quick-thinking 15-year-old MDA volunteer helps save the life of a bus driver suffering cardiac arrest.

Matzah factory accident: Employee's hand trapped in machine

Young man evacuated in moderate condition to Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva.

Tel Aviv hosts Israel's largest defense expo

Delegates from around the globe arrived in Tel Aviv to see the latest developments in security and cyber defense hardware and software.

Gripping recording released of report about Be'er Sheva stabber

MDA releases recordings of call to their dispatch center about the terror attack in Be'er Sheva.

15 people hospitalized at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral procession

MDA reports 15 mourners evacuated to hospital for treatment during Bnei Brak funeral procession for Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Magen David Adom preparing for funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Hundreds of first responders to be spread across funeral route, preparing to provide coverage to anyone in need.

MDA donates 4 bullet-proof ambulances to Ukraine

Protected ambulances used to treat wounded in Second Lebanon war to be sent to Ukraine in light of ongoing war.

Toddler killed in Petah Tikva fire

The toddler was evacuated by MDA staff to Beilinson Hospital while they attempted to resuscitate her.

Tel Aviv: Bus crashes into storefront

Four injured after bus veers off road and crashes into store on Achad Ha'am Street.

First wounded Ukrainians arrive in Israel for medical treatment

MDA, ZAKA, and HatzolAir transport family wounded when missile struck their home on Saturday to Israel.

Magen David Adom: This is how anyone can save a life

Honoring National Defibrillator Awareness Day, Israeli organizations hold sessions for public, teaching CPR & use of the defibrillator.

Haredi MK: Don't donate blood to Magen David Adom

'You are not acting as a governmental organization should act,' MK Moshe Gafni tells Magen David Adom.

End of blood donation boycott? MDA hasn't backed down

Hundreds resume blood donations due to dangerously low supplies, even though MDA still hasn't restored "father" and "mother."

Blood supplies running dangerously low, but MDA won't back down

Decision to replace 'Father' & 'Mother' with 'Parents 1 & 2' led to boycott of blood donations; MDA then deleted all reference to parents.

MDA 'amenable' to expanding number of authorized EMTs

MDA denies it refrains from alerting United Hatzalah to emergencies, claims only Health Ministry can add to list of approved EMTs.

United Hatzalah volunteer begs for single emergency call center

MK Idit Silman heads a heated debate taking place today over the issue of unifying MDA call center with United Hatzalah center

IDF soldier injured in ramming attack in Binyamin region

Driver & passenger arrested, sent for interrogation.

Report: MDA used less effective tests for rapid testing

New report by Central Lab for Viruses shows MDA used test which are less effective at detecting Omicron than other tests.

United Hatzalah lauds bill to unify emergency call numbers

United Hatzalah celebrates government's support for bill which would create single, unified phone number for calls for ambulances.

Ministers spar over bill to combine emergency call centers

Most support move but doubt wisdom of instituting "dramatic change during time of crisis."

Coalition chairwoman pushes for joint emergency call centers

MK Idit Silman is pushing for joint MDA and United Hatzalah call centers, to the chagrin of the MDA.

At least 8 killed in Jordan Valley accident

A truck accident in the Jordan Valley has caused a mass casualty incident with at least ten injured or dead.

'Double donation day': Over 140 braids, nearly 200 blood units

144 hair braids and 194 blood units donated at 'double donation day' run by Magen David Adom and Zichron Menachem.

Body of young man found in Yarkon River

Police investigate after passerby finds body floating in river.

Two years after suffering cardiac arrest, Eyal became an EMT

'Today I am in a place of giving and helping others, thanks to the MDA team who helped me and saved my life,' Eyal says.

MDA holds mass casualty drill on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

MDA participates in the 'Chariots of the Gods' drill, simulating multiple-casualty incident caused by a fire in a train full of passengers.

Knesset committee: A single number for all emergencies

Knesset Health Committee members: 'Time to establish one emergency medical dispatch center with one emergency number.

Magen David Adom: In-school vaccination against COVID-19

Magen David Adom team members are providing COVID-19 vaccinations at the schools, to children aged 5-11 years old.

Israel's MDA holds emergency training exercise with UAE

Magen David Adom holds joint virtual simulation training exercise with UAE's Ambulance Services, with EU observers.

'Eagle' emergency exercise at Ben Gurion Airport

Magen David Adom provides medical treatment to 250 people simulating injured passengers.

Magen David Adom to change forms to say 'mother' and 'father'?

A few months ago, MDA changed its registration forms to accommodate LGBT families. Now, that decision may be reversed.

Two youths suspected of stealing MDA ambulance

Police investigating after youths take ambulance on a joyride to northern Israel.

MDA releases recording of call about Jerusalem stabbing

This is what was heard in the MDA call center when the stabbing in the Jerusalem central bus station was reported.

COVID testing in Uman collapses into chaos

No one can return home without a test result, but many tests taken on Monday still weren't ready three days later.

MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive tests

MDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

They Don't Stop!

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

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.