In the course of their extensive work, ZAKA volunteers became aware of the lack
of wheelchairs in hospitals and geriatric institutions. Taking up the cause, ZAKA
quickly established a free loan system (Gemach) with hundreds of wheelchairs in
hospitals, geriatric institutions and other locations throughout the country to
assist those in need.
ZAKA also operates a free loan system for emergency first aid supplies for groups
of hikers, thereby reducing the response time for a medical emergency.
The free medical equipment loan service is available via the 24 hour ZAKA hotline
(dial 1221 from any telephone or mobile phone within Israel). |
