Crete Launches 'ZOI' Program to Boost Emergency Medical Response

Monday, 25 May 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Regional Authority of Crete has equipped emergency services in Rethymno with training defibrillators and first aid gear as part of a public safety program called "ZOI" (Life). The equipment was handed to EKAB, the national emergency medical service, and the Greek Red Cross volunteer civil protection team by the Deputy Regional Governor of Rethymno. The initiative aims to improve emergency response capacity and first aid preparedness across the region. For tourists, this signals stronger emergency coverage in the Rethymno area. If you experience or witness a cardiac emergency in Crete, call 166 for EKAB. Knowing that local teams are better equipped with defibrillators is reassuring for visitors exploring the region's beaches, hiking trails, and historic sites.