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Israeli Health Ministry Advances Major Expansion of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Israel's National Infrastructure Committee approved a plan to expand Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, increasing beds from 1,000 to 2,400 and adding new medical and research facilities. The project addresses population growth and healthcare demand, with construction designed to maintain hospital operations. An accelerated track for oncology facilities was also approved.

  • 01Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital expansion approved to increase beds from 1,000 to 2,400.
  • 02Project includes new oncology building, research center, and student dormitories.
  • 03Expansion responds to Jerusalem metropolitan population growth and healthcare needs.
  • 04Helicopter landing pad will be relocated to a new site.
  • 05Plan split to fast-track oncology hospital and research center development.
  • 06Hospital operations will continue uninterrupted during construction.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · Hebrew20 minutes ago
Israeli Health Ministry Advances Major Expansion of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Jerusalem’s Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital Plans Major Expansion to Double Capacity

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