![]() As a result, the role and organisation of St John Ambulance varies by country. Their geographic organisation differs from the Order, and they have to contend with the differing national laws, medical practices and cultures of countries. Like the Order, St John Ambulance associations accept members of all religions. Logos vary in different countries but always contain the eight-pointed white Maltese cross as the essential identifier. The Order of St John owns the brand name in most countries (with the notable exception of India, which has a St John Ambulance organisation that is unconnected to the international movement). ![]() St John Ambulance now have over 40 national organisations, many of which are affiliated with Johanniter International, and over 500,000 volunteers worldwide. These two have since been merged into a single association. Its first uniformed first-aiders were founded in 1887 as the St John Ambulance Brigade. The first such organisation to be founded was the St John Ambulance Association, which was founded in 1877 in England.
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