The health and safety of all participants is the highest priority during the 26th World Scout Jamboree. To make sure everyone feels safe and cared for, the Health and Medical Services Department has created a medical plan, built on experience from previous Jamborees and other large-scale events.
Medical services will be available at different levels across the Jamboree site. Every subcamp will have a First Aid Point, open day and night, where participants can receive basic help for minor injuries. Larger Hub Clinics will provide 24-hour care, with examination rooms, medical staff, and a doctor on duty. The Main Clinic will serve as the central unit with the widest range of diagnostics and treatment, including X-ray, ultrasound, and laboratory services. In addition, the site will be covered by mobile rescue teams and fully equipped ambulances, ready to reach participants quickly and transport them when needed.
The plan includes not only preventive measures, but also broadly understood support for participants. Particular emphasis is placed on hygiene, epidemiological safety, and health education. The medical supplies section remains an important pillar of the entire department. Participants with mobility needs, including those who use wheelchairs or crutches, will receive the necessary assistance and support.
An important part of this system is cooperation with Contingents. Their leaders and medical staff know their participants best and should be fully aware of their health conditions, including chronic illnesses, medicines and their storage needs (such as insulin), allergies, food intolerances, as well as mental health and wellbeing concerns. They should also collect contact information for parents or guardians. Contingents are expected to prepare their members by explaining what type of medical help is available at the Jamboree and where it can be found. To support this, training will be organised – covering first aid and explaining the structure and capabilities of the medical system – so that both leaders and participants will know how to act in emergencies.
Volunteers will also play a key role. Within the International Service Team, qualified doctors, nurses, paramedics, and first aiders will support Health and Medical Services during the Jamboree. Volunteers from each Contingent will help share important medical information and provide basic health support within their groups.
