A new volunteer program for medics from the diaspora has opened in Israel – WZO

A new volunteer program for medics from the diaspora has opened in Israel

The organization “Masa”, created by the Jewish Agency (“Sochnut”) and the government of Israel, is expanding the special volunteer program started after October 7th aimed at assisting Israeli society during this difficult period. Now, the program begins to accept medical volunteers – doctors, nurses, paramedics, and medical assistants, who will provide medical assistance in emergency situations.

Photo: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.com

This involves cooperation between the “Masa” organization and the Emergency Medical Service (“Magen David Adom – MDA”), under which a group of medics from the USA, UK, France, and Russia arrived in Israel for 6 weeks.

After completing a short course on providing emergency assistance in Israel, including training to work on ambulances, they joined the current activities of “MDA”: assisting victims of road accidents, emergency calls to help residents of border areas, donating blood for war victims, etc.

In addition, program participants had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the events of October 7th, hear stories of heroism, and imbibe the spirit of resilience and valor of Israeli society. They visited the “Soroka” hospital, which received thousands of wounded within a few hours on October 7th, and met with wounded soldiers. The medics also deepened their knowledge in emergency medical care and trauma treatment by participating in professional seminars.

As of today, “Masa” has received dozens of requests from medics around the world, wishing to come and participate in this program, which will be further expanded.

28 Jul 2024
1 min read
1040
Recent news

Read more

Zionism Week in France

Zionism Week in France

From May 11 to May 18, 2025, at the initiative of the representation of the World Zionist Organization Department for the Promotion of Aliyah in France, the Zionism Week took place.
Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Department for the promotion of Aliyah staff visited a youth ulpan class in Hillel of Baruch College

Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Department for the promotion of Aliyah staff visited a youth ulpan class in Hillel of Baruch College

World Zionist Organization Department for the promotion of Aliyah staff of North American office visited a youth ulpan class in Hillel of Baruch College together with the Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Adv.
International Women’s Day: From the History of the Holiday

International Women’s Day: From the History of the Holiday

The 21st century has been marked by significant changes in the world, especially in the perception of women’s roles in society and women’s self-awareness of their status.