Behind The Scenes At Magen David Adom

A Special Tour of Israel’s National Blood Services Centre

Discover what happens behind the scenes at one of the most important facilities in Israel’s healthcare and emergency response system.

Join us for a fascinating English-language guided tour of Magen David Adom’s Blood Services Centre in Ramla, and learn how donated blood is collected, processed, tested, stored and distributed to hospitals throughout the country.

The Israeli National Blood Services, a division of Magen David Adom (MDA), is responsible for Israel’s national blood supply. Its state-of-the-art facility, which opened in Ramla in 2023, has the capacity to process up to 500,000 blood units each year.

Designed to remain operational during emergencies, the facility is protected against conventional and non-conventional threats as well as earthquakes.

This is a unique opportunity to step inside this vital national facility and discover the remarkable operation that helps save lives every day.

Location: Magen David Adom Blood Services Centre, 133 Herzl Boulevard, Ramla

Price: ESRA Members ₪45 | Non-Members ₪65

The price includes a donation to Magen David Adom.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Participants should travel by private car and are encouraged to arrange car-pooling. Parking is available outside the centre and on surrounding streets.

Lifts can be arranged on request through Doreen or Rhona Here.

Please note: The tour involves a significant amount of walking.

Space is Limited. Early registration is recommended.