Swiss Air-Rescue Rega is an independent, non-profit and private foundation. Rega provides professional medical assistance from the air for people in need in Switzerland and around the globe. To this end, it operates fourteen helicopter bases spread throughout Switzerland, as well as three ambulance jets. Every year, Rega's jet crews fly around 1,000 patients who have had an accident or fallen ill abroad back to their home country. Rega's Operations Centre can be reached at any time – in Switzerland via emergency number 1414 and from abroad by calling +41 333 333 333. Rega is supported by its more than 3.6 million patrons, who keep it in the air with their solidarity contributions.
CASE STUDY: Transporting highly contagious patients
Missions to transport contagious patients are demanding, and part of the everyday work of the crews of Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega). Thanks to Rega’s strong innovative drive, repatriating patients on board…
