The Organization's goals as stated by the Law
The statutory objectives and duties are stated in Article 3 of the Magen David Adom Law, 5710 – 1950 and are completed by the MDA Articles of Association from 5759 (1998 – 1999):
1. To perform the role of a National Association; to be an auxiliary service to the IDF medical forces in wartime and prepare for the same during peacetime.
2. To maintain first aid services for the benefit of all residents.
3. To maintain, for the benefit of all residents, reserve storage services of blood, plasma and their by-products.
4. To perform any additional function that will be stated in the Articles of Association.
Additional goals of the Association as defined in the Articles of Association:
1. To provide training in the fields of first aid and emergency medicine before hospitalization.
2. To maintain an array of volunteers and train them to serve first aid and both basic and advanced life support.
3. To transport the sick and women in labor; evacuate traffic accident casualties and wounded and transport those killed and the deceased.
4. To transport physicians, nurses and medical auxiliary forces.
Last update: 25/07/2024
