Etihad Airways yesterday launched an ambulance service to provide an emergency medical response facility for its employees in Abu Dhabi.
Based at the Etihad Airways Medical Centre in Etihad Plaza, the high-tech ambulance provides a 24/7 emergency medical service for the airline's employees in the capital.
Operated by Abu Dhabi's National Ambulance, the service is staffed by professionally trained and experienced emergency medical technicians.
Ray Gammell, Etihad Airways Chief People and Performance Officer, said, "The launch of this unique service is part of our expanding employee healthcare programme, aimed at providing our employees with the right care at the right time.
"The new ambulance joins a range of best-in-class services for our employees, which support their health and wellbeing, and include fitness programmes, family visa application assistance, children's education assistance and an on-site nursery." The ambulance is fitted with modern medical emergency equipment and supplies, including heart defibrillators, oxygen cylinders, intravenous drips, spinal and traction splints, foldable stretchers and medicines.
Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Etihad Airways Vice President of Medical Services, said, "In a medical emergency, we recognise the importance of providing a rapid response. Treatment starts as soon as the patient is on-board the ambulance and continues on the journey to the hospital."