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Veterinary Services Chief Resigns Amid Severe Rabies Outbreak
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · 5 days ago
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What happened
Dr. Tamir Geshen resigned as head of Israel’s Veterinary Services after eight years in the role, as the country faces a major rabies outbreak and mounting criticism of veterinary service privatization. The ministry says it will appoint a permanent successor soon and maintain continuity.
- 01Dr. Tamir Geshen resigned after eight cumulative years leading Veterinary Services.
- 02His exit came during one of Israel’s most severe recent rabies outbreaks.
- 03Officials blamed budget cuts, staffing shortages, and weakened professional independence.
- 04Rabies has reached 72 cases this year, alongside other animal disease outbreaks.
- 05The ministry will begin selecting a permanent replacement in the coming days.
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