The National Guard’s National Ambulance has confirmed its full readiness to provide emergency medical services during the 2024 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Grand Prix, which will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit from December 5 to 8, continuing its role in enhancing safety and public health measures for the race in all operations at the circuit. Yas Marina throughout the year and during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The National Ambulance’s specialized medical team includes 50 doctors, paramedics, emergency technicians, operations and communication center teams, pharmacists, and other support staff, who will provide integrated ambulance coverage to members of Formula 1 teams at various track facilities, including the medical centre. In addition, coverage includes a fleet of 15 emergency vehicles and a medical helicopter provided by the National Guard Command through the National Search and Rescue Centre, to provide air ambulance when needed throughout the race days..
In close cooperation with the Emirates Motor Sports Organization, the National Ambulance is being reinforced with additional specialized personnel to ensure streamlined operations and contribute to achieving comprehensive coverage of all medical aspects and efficiently dealing with the complexities of managing emergency medical response at prominent events such as the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi..
Engineer Mohammed Salem Haboush, CEO of the National Ambulance, said: “With more than ten years of fruitful cooperation with Yas Marina Circuit and the Emirates Motor Sports Organization, the National Ambulance continues its vital role in providing medical services to Yas Marina Circuit. Extensive experience contributes to the management of services.” Emergency medical care for major events in providing the highest levels of safety and security for all participants, which is what we are committed to at the Formula 1® Abu Dhabi 2024 Etihad Airways Grand Prix.“.
He added: “As we prepare to support the upcoming edition of this important event, the National Ambulance renews its commitment to providing the highest levels of support to ensure the health and safety of participants, and to contribute to hosting a successful and distinguished edition at all levels of this global event.”“
In addition to providing emergency medical coverage for the 2024 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the National Ambulance provides emergency medical services at Yas Marina Circuit throughout the year, with its staff providing support to a variety of events including the Gulf 12 Hours Race, the Yas Super Street Challenge, and the Yas Racing Series. Motor sports, regular health and fitness activities and entertainment events.
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