Saudi Red Crescent displays tech ambulances to improve emergency response times RIYADH: The Ministry of Defense’s health services department participated in the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, showcasing innovative health care models and its digital transformation journey. Held under the theme “Invest in Health” at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, the ministry’s pavilion introduced visitors to initiatives aimed at improving health care and promoting health in military communities. The pavilion highlighted efforts in organ transplantation, humanitarian roles and community outreach through the medical air evacuation program, which assists domestic and international patient transport. The ministry also showcased mobile hospitals, military medical support services and the advancement of women’s roles in military nursing. A key agreement was signed with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties to implement the Health Security Program, aimed at providing professional support for health security personnel. Another agreement was made with the National Unified Procurement Co. to localize insulin production, supporting the government’s efforts to enhance medical and pharmaceutical industries in the Kingdom. The Saudi Red Crescent Authority also participated, displaying advanced ambulances equipped with the latest technologies to improve response times. The authority emphasized its role in emergency care, health awareness and digital innovation in ambulance services. Earlier, Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion, reviewing AI technologies in medical services, upcoming projects for medical cities and mobile clinic vehicles. He also examined the Lucid electric security vehicle, designed to enhance traffic safety, and efforts in environmental preservation. The Border Guards also presented search and rescue technologies, emergency distress devices and smart lifebuoys at the ministry’s pavilion.