Former Nurses’ Union Chair Ilana Cohen Dies at 82

Ilana Cohen, the longtime and widely regarded legendary chair of the Nurses and Brothers Union in Israel, has died at the age of 82. For more than three decades, she led the professional association for nurses with a strong hand.

During her years at the helm, Cohen was credited with driving major changes in the status of nurses in Israel and in their working conditions. The article describes her as a central figure who led the union through significant reforms that affected the profession nationwide. No further details were provided about the circumstances of her death or next steps.