Professor Yitzhak Kreiss Appointed Acting Health Ministry Director-General
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Professor Yitzhak Kreiss will serve as the interim Director-General of the Ministry of Health, replacing Moshe Bar Siman Tov who is stepping down after nearly nine years. The appointment was announced by Health Minister Chaim Katz. Bar Siman Tov, known for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent war, will become a research fellow at Columbia University. He stated the Israeli health system is strong and professional.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Professor Yitzhak Kreiss will temporarily head the Ministry of Health, replacing Moshe Bar Siman Tov.
- Moshe Bar Siman Tov is resigning after nearly nine years in two terms as director-general.
- Bar Siman Tov will become a research fellow at Columbia University focusing on national trauma.
- Health Minister Chaim Katz announced Kreiss's appointment on Monday.
- Kreiss will continue as director of the Sheba Medical Center simultaneously.
Professor Yitzhak Kreiss will temporarily fill the role of Director-General of the Ministry of Health, following the resignation of Moshe Bar Siman Tov last week. Health Minister Chaim Katz announced the appointment on Monday. Kreiss will serve as acting director-general while continuing his position as director of the Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer.
Bar Siman Tov announced his decision to step down in the coming weeks on Tuesday, concluding nearly nine years of service as director-general across two terms. He is widely remembered for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing lockdowns and the subsequent vaccination campaign. In his second term, he navigated the challenges posed by the 'Swords of Iron' war, with the health system responding to hundreds of casualties on October 7th and numerous wounded individuals amid ongoing emergency threats.
Upon concluding his tenure, Bar Siman Tov is expected to join Columbia University in New York as a research fellow in the coming months. His research will focus on how health systems cope with national trauma, drawing on Israel's recent experiences.
In his farewell statement, Bar Siman Tov expressed confidence in the Israeli health system, describing it as "strong, professional, and prepared for any challenge." He highlighted the dedication of its staff and their role in earning the public's trust, noting an 87% approval rating for the system. He thanked Health Minister Katz and former ministers Uriel Buso, Moshe Arbel, and MK Aryeh Deri for their trust and partnership, as well as his colleagues for their collaboration during these complex years.
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