Saudi Red Crescent handles over 29k cases in Makkah

Saudi Red Crescent Authority medical teams deployed in the Makkah region have addressed 29,427 emergency cases in the holy capital in the first 19 days of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Most cases involved health issues and traffic accidents, according to the authority, and were reported primarily in Makkah with 21,444 cases, followed by Jeddah and Taif with 5,426 and 2,557 cases, respectively.

The authority operates 38 emergency centers in the holy capital staffed by doctors, specialists, and technicians who work around the clock.

The authority also possesses an ambulance fleet equipped with the latest technology, comprising several buses and vehicles fully equipped to handle various emergency cases. Additionally, they use ambulances, four-wheel-drive vehicles, golf carts, motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters.

Individuals can request ambulance services by calling 997 or using the Asefne app to report emergencies, send distress calls, and track the status of reports.

The app also allows ambulance teams to pinpoint the caller’s position and access information about nearby medical facilities, emergency contact numbers, and other relief agencies, ensuring timely assistance.