Public urged to help Ambulance Service deliver life-saving care effectively

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation s (HMC) Ambulance Service has reminded the public about long standing national awareness campaign to educate pe...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance Service has reminded the public about long-standing national awareness campaign to educate people about the five key steps to take when calling an ambulance during an emergency.

The campaign focuses on key points that are critical to ensuring an ambulance reaches the patient as quickly as possible to deliver life-saving treatment. The five steps are: dial 999 immediately, know the location, answer all questions asked by the paramedics, follow their instructions, and give way to ambulances.

The Ambulance Service ensured uninterrupted services for patients during Eid holidays with special units at key locations. To ensure the continuation of smooth services, it urged people to remember to follow important steps when calling an ambulance.

“The Ambulance Service reminds public to follow the five important steps when calling an ambulance,” said Assistant Executive Director of HMC’s Ambulance Service, Ali Darwish while speaking to The Peninsula.

Emphasising on the importance of knowing the five steps, Darwish said, “Time is the most critical factor when responding to medical emergencies. Following the five key steps will support the Ambulance Service in providing the best possible treatment as quickly as possible.”