Emer-G-Med has been appointed as the new medical service provider on all UP campuses with effect from 1 July 2023.

All students, staff members, contractors and visitors will be assisted by Emer-G-Med in the event of a medical emergency on any UP campus.

Services rendered by Emer-G-Med include the following:

• Rapid response vehicle and/or ambulance,
• On-scene stabilisation, and
• Road transportation to closest and/or most appropriate medical facility.

All medical emergencies must be reported to the Department of Security Services Operational Management Centre at 012 420 2310/2760 or the UP Crisis Line at 0800 0064 28, who will in turn activate Emer-G-Med.

When calling the Operational Management Centre please provide the following information: 

• An on-scene telephone number,
• A brief description of the medical emergency, and
• The address or location of the medical emergency.

Remember that the emergency contact details are at the back of your access card.