Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital to Double Size with New Transport Access Plan

Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, which treats approximately two million patients annually and sees around ten million total entries including staff and visitors, is set to double its physical space. The expansion includes constructing a 24-story tower featuring a proton radiation center for treating tumors, especially pediatric brain cancers, expected to open in 2028.

The Ministry of Transport, Ichilov Medical Center, and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Light Rail Company (NTA) have agreed to form a professional team tasked with developing efficient, accessible public transportation connections to the hospital. Itamar Ben Meir, CEO of NTA, presented engineering options such as building a tunnel or an accessible bridge to link the hospital with nearby public transit stations.

Transport Minister Miri Regev emphasized the importance of ensuring convenient, respectful, and safe access for patients, including those with disabilities, their families, and medical staff. She referenced similar initiatives extending light rail service to other hospitals like Hadassah Ein Kerem and Sheba Medical Center.

Ichilov’s CEO, Ben Zaken, highlighted the goal of creating practical and effective transportation solutions to ease access for all hospital users. Professor Shprecher noted the hospital’s unprecedented development phase and stressed that efficient transport accessibility is essential for continuing to provide high-quality medical care to millions annually.

This coordinated effort aims to address current traffic congestion and improve overall connectivity as the hospital expands its services and infrastructure.