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Magen David Adom

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Magen David Adom
מגן דוד אדום
Logo of Magen David Adom
Logo of Magen David Adom
TypeNon-governmental organization, Non-profit organization
PurposeHumanitarian
Location
Region
Worldwide[1]
ProductsEmergency medical services
MethodsAid
Membership
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
AffiliationsBen Gurion University of the Negev
Budget (2019)
685.684 million[2]
Websitewww.mdais.org

The Magen David Adom (Hebrew: מגן דוד אדום, acronym: MDA, pronounced MAH-dah per its Hebrew acronym, מד״א), is Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service. The literal meaning of name is "Red Shield of David," but the symbol is more frequently called the "Red Star of David" in many languages. Since June 2006, Magen David Adom has been officially recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as the national aid society of the State of Israel under the Geneva Conventions, and a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. MDA has a dedicated medical emergency phone number in Israel, 101.[3]

The third protocol emblem, also known as the Red Crystal
The third protocol emblem, also known as the Red Crystal
International emblem for MDA outside Israel
International emblem for MDA outside Israel

Pictures

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Management and senior administration
Rank Rav-Magen Magen Tat-Magen Magen Mishne Sgan-Magen Magen Rishon
Insignia
Role General Director of the MDA Division director Area director

Deputy division director
Department director Deputy laboratory director

Assistant department director
Supervision Section Supervisor

Paramedic educator

Chair of Volunteer Management Serving on the MDA Council

Junior laboratory director
Paramedics
Rank Rav-Mazar Mazar Bakhir Mitkadem Mazar Bakhir Mazar Mitkadem Mazar Sheni Mazar
Insignia
Role Chief of station

Coordinator of blood donation operations
Chief paramedic Paramedic with 14-23 years experience Paramedic with 8-14 years experience Paramedic with 3-8 years experience Paramedic with less than 3 years experience
Medical Assistants and Blood Donation Operators
Rank Rav-Matan Bakhir Rav-Matan Matan Bakhir Mitkadem Matan Bakhir Matan Mitkadem Matan Sheni Matan
Insignia
Role Station-Driver supervisor Senior emergency medical assistant

Head of blood donation group
Emergency medical assistant

Blood donation group supervisor
Head of shift

Blood donation supervisor
Senior medical assistant

Senior blood donation operator
Medical assistant

Blood donation operator
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References

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  1. "סרטון פעילות מד"א ברחבי העולם- MDA Activities around the world video". MDA Red Crystal. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2018 – via YouTube.
  2. https://www.mdais.org/media/2268/%D7%93%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%95%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%AA%D7%99-2019.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. "מספרי חירום ומידע" [Emergency and Information Numbers] (in Hebrew). Bezeq. Retrieved 3 April 2019.

Other websites

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