Israel Unveils Long-Term Plan to Boost Medical Specialist Numbers
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel's Health Ministry has unveiled a long-term plan to address a shortage of medical specialists, projecting a significant increase in doctors and specialists by 2035. The plan aims to boost the number of doctors per capita and direct new specialists to underserved fields and regions. Medical school enrollment is rising, and the ministry is setting specific targets for specialties like obstetrics and gynecology, while also addressing geographic disparities in care.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's Health Ministry plans to increase the number of medical specialists by 57% by 2035.
- The total number of doctors in Israel is projected to rise by 42% to 53,000 within a decade.
- The plan aims to increase doctors per 1,000 residents by 16% and specialists per capita by 31%.
- Medical school enrollment has increased, with 1,448 students in 2025, aiming for 2,000 annually by 2030.
- The strategy prioritizes directing specialists to fields and regions with the greatest needs, addressing geographic disparities.
- Obstetrics and gynecology specialists are targeted for a 25% increase by 2035.
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