Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
The Hadassah Medical Organization has opened its first overseas medical center in Limassol, Cyprus, named HADASSAH MEDICAL CENTER CYPRUS. This historic move signifies the first Israeli hospital to establish a facility abroad under its own name. The center offers advanced medical services, with plans for a second hospital in Nicosia. Israeli President Isaac Herzog hailed the opening as a significant chapter in Israel-Cyprus relations, emphasizing a bridge between the nations.
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- Hadassah Medical Organization opened its first overseas medical center in Limassol, Cyprus.
- The new facility is named HADASSAH MEDICAL CENTER CYPRUS.
- This marks the first time an Israeli hospital has established a center abroad under its own name.
- Plans are underway to open a second hospital in the Nicosia region.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog called the opening a significant new chapter in Israel-Cyprus partnership.
- The expansion is part of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
The Hadassah Medical Organization has inaugurated a new medical center in Limassol, Cyprus, operating under the name HADASSAH MEDICAL CENTER CYPRUS. This marks the first time an Israeli hospital has established a facility outside of Israel bearing its name, signifying a historic milestone for Israeli medicine and a deepening of cooperation between Israel and Cyprus.
Plans are also underway to open a hospital in the Nicosia region, further expanding Hadassah's presence in Europe. The new center in Limassol, which opened its doors a few weeks ago, offers advanced medical services including MRI and CT imaging, cardiology, neurology, laboratory medicine, specialist clinics, rehabilitation, and preventive medicine. These services are provided with the knowledge, experience, and quality standards of Hadassah, supported by ongoing professional consultation from its Jerusalem-based teams.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the opening as a "new and significant chapter in the partnership between Israel and Cyprus," symbolizing a bridge between the two nations and dedicated professionals. Carol Ann Schwartz, President of Hadassah International, highlighted the center's role in bringing medical breakthroughs to the world and improving lives beyond national borders, suggesting that medicine can serve as a bridge to peace.
Dalia Itzik, Chairwoman of the Hadassah Medical Organization Board, expressed pride in extending Hadassah's tradition of excellence and innovation beyond Israel's borders, strengthening the long-standing friendship between Cyprus and Israel. Professor Yoram Weiss, Director-General of Hadassah, stated that the new center embodies the organization's vision of making medicine accessible wherever possible, creating a medical bridge of fraternity and mutual responsibility between Cyprus and Israel.
The expansion into Cyprus is part of a broader strengthening of relations between the two countries, which already includes cooperation in energy, security, economy, innovation, research, and tourism. The establishment of Hadassah in Cyprus is seen as a testament to the trust placed in Israeli healthcare and Hadassah specifically by the Cypriot public.
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