SRCA in Makkah Region Handles Over 345,000 Emergency Cases in 2024

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the Makkah region responded to 345,818 emergency cases in 2024, according to its annual report. Medical emergencies accounted for the largest share, totaling 154,893 cases. Among these, the Holy Capital reported the highest number with 91,184 cases, followed by Jeddah with 46,388 cases and Taif with 17,321 cases.
 Accidents ranked second, with 98,496 cases recorded. Jeddah led with 40,867 cases, followed by the Holy Capital with 34,947 cases and Taif with 13,682 cases. An additional 101,429 cases were categorized under other emergencies, while the air ambulance service transported 333 cases across its designated routes.
 The SRCA in the Makkah region operates an advanced ambulance fleet equipped with state-of-the-art emergency technologies, including standard ambulances, four-wheel-drive vehicles, golf carts, and motorcycles, ensuring readiness to handle disasters and crises.
 The authority oversees 98 emergency centers in the region, all operating 24/7. These include 24 centers in Taif Governorate, 36 in Jeddah Governorate, and 38 in the Holy Capital. The centers are staffed by a dedicated team of doctors, specialists, and emergency medicine technicians who provide critical services across the region.