A new framework has been introduced to regulate and deploy first aid volunteers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched the first aid volunteering framework for national associations in collaboration with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.
The initiative is designed to encourage volunteer participation while strengthening the efficiency of emergency response services within the Two Holy Mosques.
Under the framework, first aid volunteer activities will be organized through an integrated system to ensure standardized procedures and coordinated efforts among participating organizations, with a focus on maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety for pilgrims.
The authority noted that participating organizations must fulfill general requirements, including obtaining official accreditation and registration with the relevant authorities, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Emergency volunteer associations will be responsible for providing medical personnel, equipment, and emergency supplies in coordination with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to ensure field teams are fully prepared and able to respond effectively.
Volunteer teams must include licensed healthcare practitioners or certified specialists, such as personnel trained in basic life support, and must fully comply with instructions from both entities.
The authority invited interested associations to submit official applications, including team details, specializations, fields of work, and member names, via volunteer@gph.gov.sa.
The authority emphasized that the framework reflects its commitment to improving services in the Two Holy Mosques, strengthening partnerships with national entities, and enhancing the pilgrim experience while maintaining the highest levels of safety and care.
Source: Arab News , IQNA
