(BEIRUT, LEBANON) — Alfa mobile operator launched a new mobile app that allows the Lebanese Red Cross to see the address of a caller on Monday as part of the company’s Social Responsibility Strategy.
“Najat Application” simplifies the work of emergency crews by directly locating coordinates of the phone location, after receiving a call to the toll-free LRC emergency number 140.
“Because every moment counts in saving the life of a human being, Alfa calls citizens and smartphone users to download this application in order to simplify the work of LRC ambulance and emergency,” a news release said.
The name of the app was inspired by Najat Waked, a mother who passed away last year on her way to the hospital. Her death, according to a news release, was due to the amount of time it took medics to reach her house.
“Alfa ‘s adoption of this project stems from the belief in its community responsibility towards the Lebanese society and the need to support civil society initiatives,” said Marwan Hayek, CEO and Chairman of Alfa.
The app can be downloaded on the Google Play and App Stores free-of-charge.