National Ambulance raises awareness of water safety and drowning prevention

National Ambulance is raising awareness of water safety to highlight the importance of being safe around water and prevent drowning. National Ambulance responded to more than 194 drowning-related incidents in swimming pools and beaches in 2021 throughout the Northern Emirates.

The water safety messages will be distributed on digital platforms and across media channels to inform the public how families can safely enjoy their summer in the water.

This initiative is part of National Ambulance’s ‘Summer Safety’ campaign launched last month to raise public awareness about the importance of safety precautions during the summer season to ensure people are prepared to identify, prevent and deal with common summer-related emergencies.

National Ambulance provides urgent pre-hospital care in the Northern Emirates, which can be requested through the dedicated 998 emergency ambulance number and NA 998 mobile application.

With an advanced fleet and qualified medics, National Ambulance serves the public on the frontline providing high-quality, appropriate care for serious illness and injuries across the Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah.