Israel Recruits British Doctors at London Event to Address Healthcare Shortages
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Over 130 British doctors attended the MedEx UK event in London on October 25, seeking to immigrate to Israel and address the country's physician shortage. The event, organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh and Israeli government bodies, provided practical support for Aliyah and career integration. This recruitment effort aligns with a significant rise in Aliyah from the UK, with 890 individuals immigrating in 2025. The International Medical Aliyah Program aims to bring 2,000 doctors to Israel by 2029, and has already facilitated the Aliyah of over 1,300 physicians.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 130 British doctors attended the MedEx UK event in London on October 25 to immigrate to Israel.
- The event aims to recruit medical professionals to address Israel's shortage of doctors.
- Aliyah from the UK increased by 26% in 2025, with 890 people immigrating.
- The International Medical Aliyah Program seeks to bring 2,000 doctors to Israel by 2029.
- Israel has a lower ratio of practicing physicians per capita than the OECD average.
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