Emergency medical services and on-duty pharmacies in Ashkelon: where to turn after hours
Magen David Adom is Israel's national emergency medical service, reachable everywhere in the country, including Ashkelon, by dialing 101. Beyond emergency calls, MDA operates a network of stations and first-aid posts.
If medical attention is needed outside a family doctor's hours, but the situation isn't critical, it's worth checking your health fund's (kupat holim) after-hours services — most major funds run a phone service or urgent-care clinic open evenings and weekends. Ashkelon's on-duty pharmacy list is published on a dedicated municipality page — the schedule rotates, with a different pharmacy on duty each day.
In a genuine emergency — a life-threatening situation — call 101 (Magen David Adom) at any hour, with no appointment needed. Current MDA contacts and station information are available on the official mdais.org website.
FAQ
- What's the emergency number in Ashkelon?
- 101 — Magen David Adom's single nationwide number.
- Where do I find today's on-duty pharmacy?
- On the on-duty pharmacy page of the Ashkelon municipality website.
- What if the doctor's office is closed but it's not an emergency?
- Contact your health fund's after-hours phone service or urgent-care clinic.
- Do I need an appointment to call 101?
- No, in an emergency the call is answered immediately, with no appointment needed.