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

The National Infrastructure Committee (NIC) 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 constructing new buildings such as an oncology hospital, a research center, and a surgical wing separated from internal medicine departments. The expansion will be carried out around the existing campus with vertical construction, maintaining hospital operations throughout the process.

Additional infrastructure developments include underground logistical spaces, protected areas, relocation of the hospital’s helipad, and new dormitories for students and medical staff in collaboration with the Hebrew University. The NIC also approved an accelerated track for the oncology hospital and research center to be developed simultaneously with the overall expansion.

Benny Arviv, Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Headquarters, emphasized the plan’s necessity for improving medical services in Jerusalem and the wider region, highlighting its role in addressing healthcare needs for decades ahead. Naava Alinsky Radaei, NIC planner, noted the expansion will enhance medical service quality and support the development of future medical staff. The project 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.