The Erbil Court has successfully conducted a trial operation to airlift a patient from the rooftop of the court building using a helicopter, marking the first time such a service has been offered at the court.

In a statement, Sardar Abdulrahman, Director of the Erbil Court President’s Office, emphasized the importance of the initiative: "We have encountered situations where patients needed urgent transfer to the hospital, but ambulances were delayed due to traffic congestion. This new service will ensure that those in need of emergency care can reach the hospital in the shortest possible time."

The trial, carried out by Lieutenant Pilot Hemen Kamran, demonstrated the efficiency of the service. "In case of an emergency, we can now be contacted to transport patients to the hospital within minutes. For instance, we can transfer a patient to the emergency hospital in just three minutes," Kamran noted.

The initiative follows a tragic incident last year when a young lawyer suffered a stroke inside the Erbil Court and passed away before an ambulance could arrive. The new airlift service is seen as a crucial step in preventing similar tragedies.

"Last year, we lost a young lawyer due to delays in getting him to the hospital. If this helicopter service had been available, his life might have been saved. This is a very important development," said Lawyer Mehdi Ahmed.

Other legal professionals also praised the move. Consultant Lawyer Ardalan Mohammed described it as a step forward in line with global advancements in emergency response. Lawyer Rebwar Gardi added that the service is especially vital given the number of elderly and sick individuals who frequently visit the court.

The Erbil Court has been working to secure medical personnel for the court since sending a formal request to the Ministry of Health a year ago. Despite the high daily footfall of 3,000 to 5,000 citizens and lawyers, the court currently lacks an on-site first aid or medical team.

This new service aims to bridge that gap and ensure that anyone at the court in need of urgent medical attention can receive it promptly.