Hadassah Medical Organization Expands Operations to Cyprus
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Hadassah Medical Organization has opened a new medical center in Limassol, Cyprus, and is planning another hospital in Nicosia, marking its first international expansion. Israeli President Isaac Herzog hailed the move as a significant step in Israel-Cyprus relations, symbolizing a bridge between the nations. The new centers will offer advanced medical services and foster collaboration, extending Hadassah's expertise beyond Israel's borders.
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- Hadassah Medical Organization opened a new medical center in Limassol, Cyprus, its first international expansion.
- Plans are also underway for a new Hadassah hospital in the Nicosia region of Cyprus.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog called the opening a significant new chapter in Israel-Cyprus partnership.
- The expansion signifies growing trust in Israeli medicine and strengthens bilateral relations.
- The new centers will provide advanced medical services and foster international collaboration.
The Hadassah Medical Organization, founded in Jerusalem over 115 years ago, is expanding its operations internationally with the opening of a new medical center in Limassol, Cyprus. The facility, named HADASSAH MEDICAL CENTER CYPRUS, began offering advanced medical services, including innovative imaging (MRI and CT), cardiology, neurology, and laboratory services, a few weeks ago. This move marks a historic milestone as the first Israeli medical center established abroad under the name of an Israeli institution, signifying growing trust in Israeli medicine from the Cypriot public.
In parallel with the Limassol center's opening, plans have been approved for a new hospital in the Nicosia region of Cyprus. This future hospital is intended to include inpatient departments, research activities, and collaborations in medical education and training, further expanding access to advanced medicine in the region.
President Isaac Herzog of Israel described the opening as a significant new chapter in the partnership between Israel and Cyprus, stating it symbolizes a bridge between the two nations and dedicated professionals committed to improving human lives. This expansion into Cyprus is part of a broader strengthening of relations between the two countries, adding healthcare to existing collaborations in energy, security, economy, innovation, research, and tourism.
Carol Ann Schwartz, President of Hadassah International, highlighted the organization's commitment to bringing its medical breakthroughs beyond Israel's borders and fostering peace through medicine. Dalia Itzik, Chairwoman of the Hadassah Medical Organization Board, expressed pride in extending Hadassah's tradition of excellence and innovation internationally, strengthening ties between the medical communities and the long-standing friendship between Cyprus and Israel.
Professor Yoram Weiss, Director-General of Hadassah, reiterated the organization's vision of extending medical care beyond hospital walls, making advanced medicine accessible in Cyprus through collaboration between leading Cypriot healthcare professionals and Hadassah experts, utilizing the latest technologies.
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