All costs were to be covered by donations. The project would have been especially beneficial in case of massive accidents in which the number of the injured would definitely go beyond the capability of any of the small emergency centres and ambulances currently available on highways. Many experts believe that the reason why many emergency centres are deserted is that doctors employed there take very low salaries and thus consider time spent at emergency clinics as wasted. To encourage them, salaries and incentives should be earmarked for emergency doctors. But before that takes place, he quickly adds, there should be more focus on teaching emergency science in medical schools, making it an option for specialisation.
Many experts agree on the importance of increasing public awareness of first-aid cases.
One mistake may lead to a life-long disability or to the death of the injured. During the '50s, we were taught first aid measures in schools. I think the Ministry of Education should adopt a similar programme. The government, however, has responded to the recent spate of accidents. Minister of Health Dr Ismail Sallam announced an ambitious plan to reduce accident fatalities and financial losses.