Health Minister Appoints Interim Director-General Amid Leadership Change
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Health Minister Chaim Ketz has appointed Professor Yitzhak Kreiss as the interim Director-General of the Ministry of Health. Kreiss, a former Chief Medical Officer in the IDF and head of Sheba Hospital, will take over at the end of the month following Moshe Bar Siman Tov's resignation. The ministry highlighted Kreiss's extensive experience as crucial for ensuring stability.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Professor Yitzhak Kreiss appointed interim Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Health.
- Health Minister Chaim Ketz requested Kreiss take on the temporary role.
- Kreiss will succeed Moshe Bar Siman Tov, who is resigning at month's end.
- Kreiss is a former IDF Chief Medical Officer and led Sheba Hospital.
- Sheba Hospital ranked 9th globally in 2020 under Kreiss's leadership.
Israel's Ministry of Health announced on Monday that Health Minister Chaim Ketz has decided to appoint Professor Yitzhak Kreiss as the interim Director-General of the Ministry. This appointment follows the resignation of the previous Director-General, Moshe Bar Siman Tov, who announced his departure last week.
Professor Kreiss accepted the temporary role at Minister Ketz's request and will assume his duties at the end of the month when Bar Siman Tov leaves. Kreiss is an expert in internal medicine and medical administration, and previously served as the Chief Medical Officer in the IDF. Since 2016, he has led the "Sheba" Tel HaShomer Hospital, which under his management achieved high rankings among the world's best hospitals, reaching 9th place in 2020.
The Ministry of Health stated that Professor Kreiss brings extensive command, management, and systemic experience, along with a deep understanding of the healthcare system's challenges. His experience and managerial abilities, the ministry noted, make him suitable to ensure the necessary stability and continuity within the Ministry of Health during this period.
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