The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova joins the Special Telecommunications Service initiative to mark European 112 Day, through a gesture of solidarity and an invitation to social responsibility.

Turning red for our heroes! 🔴 Starting at 18:00 on February 11, UMF Craiova will light up its buildings in red to honor the dedicated professionals of the emergency services who work tirelessly to save lives every single day.

The 112 emergency number has been operational in Romania for 22 years, providing a direct link between citizens and specialized intervention agencies – ambulance, police, fire department, gendarmerie, and mountain rescue. In 2025, service operators managed over 8.8 million calls, of which nearly 64% were real emergencies requiring the intervention of authorities

Recent statistics highlight a positive shift: in 2025, non-justified calls to the 112 emergency line reached an all-time low since the system's inception, dropping to roughly 36% of total traffic.

More than 2.2 million abusive calls were recorded, threatening to delay emergency responses in life-threatening situations.

In this context, UMF Craiova supports the authorities' message regarding the responsible use of the 112 emergency line, which is essential for prioritizing severe cases and ensuring rapid intervention where every second counts.

”As an institution that trains future healthcare professionals, we promote not only medical knowledge but also correct behaviors in emergency situations. Calling 112 responsibly can make the difference between life and death”, states the Rector of UMF Craiova, Professor Dan Gheonea, MD, PhD.

Learn more about why responsible calling matters here: https://sts.ro/ro/112-de-22-de-ani-in-romania-apelarea-responsabila-la-cel-mai-bun-nivel-de-la-lansarea-serviciului-de-urgenta-112-in-tara-noastra/