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Full coverage· Health· Updated

Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations

Israel's Ministry of Health has shut down the private "Medika" Medical Center in Tel Aviv after a surprise inspection uncovered severe violations, including the use of unauthorized anesthetics, unqualified staff in operating rooms, and nurses performing surgeries without legal authority.

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Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations
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What happened

  1. 01Health Ministry closed Tel Aviv's "Medika" Medical Center due to serious violations.
  2. 02Inspection found unqualified staff and nurses performing surgeries.
  3. 03Dangerous narcotic drugs were used illegally as anesthetics.
  4. 04Systemic failures endangered patient health and safety.
  5. 05An investigation has been launched, and hearings will be held.
Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS, the latest report. Read i24NEWS’s original

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  • Centre7+2
  • Right3
  • Haredi1
  • Arab2
  • Other6+1

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