New Medical Center in Benjamin Region Advances with Millions in Funding
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The Jewish National Fund has approved an additional NIS 5 million for the "Nanashi" Medical Center in the Benjamin region, with a total investment of NIS 15 million. The center, the first in Judea and Samaria, is expected to open in 2027 and will provide much-needed medical services to over 80,000 residents. The project is a joint effort by the Benjamin Regional Council, KKL-JNF, and other partners, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and regional resilience.
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- The Jewish National Fund approved an additional NIS 5 million for the "Nanashi" Medical Center in Benjamin.
- The new medical center in Judea and Samaria is scheduled to open in 2027.
- The project aims to improve medical accessibility for over 80,000 residents in the Benjamin region.
- The total investment in the "Nanashi" Medical Center has reached NIS 15 million.
- The center will provide initial care, first aid, and specialist clinics.
The Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Directorate has approved an additional NIS 5 million budget for the establishment of the "Nanashi" Medical Center in the Benjamin region, adding to a previous investment of NIS 10 million. This facility, the first of its kind in Judea and Samaria, is slated to open in 2027. The "Nanashi" Medical Center, in partnership with the One Israel Fund, aims to address a significant need for accessible medical services in the area, which serves over 80,000 residents of the Benjamin Regional Council and thousands more from neighboring authorities. Currently, many residents must travel long distances for medical care.
Upon its opening, the center will significantly improve access to medical treatment, providing initial care for injuries, first aid services, and specialist clinics, thereby strengthening medical preparedness during emergencies. The structural framework of the medical center has already been completed, and the project is now progressing towards its final stages. The establishment of the center is being advanced by the Benjamin Regional Council and the Benjamin Regional Development and Settlement Fund, with substantial investment from KKL-JNF.
Head of the Benjamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Gantz, welcomed the decision, stating, "We are working to change the medical reality in Benjamin. For years, residents had to travel long distances for medical services, and now we are moving towards the opening of a first-of-its-kind medical center in Judea and Samaria. This is significant news for the residents of Benjamin and the surrounding area. Thanks to KKL-JNF for the partnership in this endeavor that will change the lives of thousands of families. This investment brings us one step closer to completing the center and opening it in 2027."
KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrovsky remarked, "Developing the land and strengthening the resilience of the communities living in it are an integral part of the Zionist mission of KKL-JNF. This investment is in essential infrastructure that will improve access to medical services and contribute to the quality of life of the region's residents. Making medical services accessible is a basic need, and it is especially important in areas where medical services are distant. KKL-JNF will continue to work for the resilience of Israeli society."