Air ambulance in Greece is ambulance service provided by the public and private sectors in Greece.
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One of the most important contributions of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) in public service is the air-transportation of patients. The aircrafts used by HAF for medical transportation are:
The planes and the helicopters of the Hellenic Air Force, are ready 24 hours / 365 days a year, are called to transport from remote or hard to reach locations, patients or injured persons that need direct medical attention. The flights are coordinated in collaboration with the National Centre of Emergency Help (EKAB) and the Ministry of Health. During these missions, medical personnel are also on board.
The National Centre of Emergency Help (EKAB) also provides air ambulance services by this means of aircrafts
There are a number of air ambulance services in Greece using either helicopters or planes.