Aeromedical evacuation authority proposed by Shoura council to enhance access to advanced medical care

The Shoura Council has suggested establishing an aeromedical evacuation authority to enhance the quality of emergency medical services by providing critically-ill patients access to advanced medical care.

The Shoura adopted a proposal to codify the procedure, which depends on special systems, based on the importance of cases.

The proposed project to give the beneficiaries access to critical medical care at the right time will lead to reducing the incidence of critical cases, and the percentages of disabilities and complications resulting from emergency situations, such as accidents and diseases that affect the lives of individuals and society.

The Shoura plan falls under the umbrella of bolstering a distinct system for the delivered medical service.

Additionally, it will establish a specific reference that will govern this crucial industry, facilitating patient movement rather than referring them to other officials who might slow down or sabotage the evacuation procedure.

One of the healthcare services offered by the Saudi Armed Forces under the Ministry of Defense is medical helicopter evacuation. In addition to moving people, it also moves organs for transplant.