National Infrastructure Committee Approves Major Expansion of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem

The National Infrastructure Committee (NIU) has approved a comprehensive plan to expand Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, aiming to double its inpatient capacity by 2050. The plan, promoted by the Israel Land Authority and the Ministry of Health, will increase hospital beds from 1,000 to 2,400 and includes extensive construction both around the existing campus and vertically, while maintaining ongoing hospital operations.

Key components of the expansion include the relocation of the hospital's helipad, creation of underground logistical and protected spaces, and new buildings such as an oncology hospital, a research center, and a surgical department separated from internal medicine. Additionally, new dormitories for students and medical staff will be built in collaboration with the Hebrew University.

The committee also approved an accelerated track for the oncology hospital and research center project, allowing it to proceed in parallel with the overall expansion. Benny Arviv, Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Headquarters, emphasized the plan's necessity for improving medical services for Jerusalem and the surrounding region, highlighting the significant increase in hospital beds and infrastructure development while ensuring uninterrupted hospital function during construction.

Naava Alinsky Radaei, the NIU planner, noted that the expansion will enhance medical services and support the development of future medical staff. The plan aligns with the Ministry of Health's program and the national master plan targets for 2050, marking it as one of the most significant healthcare infrastructure projects currently underway in Israel.