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Israeli Health Ministry Reports Over 1,300 Deaths Prevented by Hospital Infection Control in 2025

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First reported by Mako · 28 minutes ago

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In 2025, Israel's Ministry of Health prevented over 4,600 hospital-acquired infections and 1,300 potential deaths through a decade-long national infection control program. Significant reductions were seen in bloodstream and urinary tract infections, though challenges remain in neonatal and pediatric units. The Ministry will continue expanding efforts in 2026 to improve patient safety.

01Israel prevented approximately 4,668 hospital-acquired infections in 2025 through a national program.
02More than 1,300 potential deaths were avoided due to reduced infections last year.
03Bloodstream infections in ICUs dropped 52% since 2012, with over 1,150 cases prevented in 2025.
04Urinary tract infections decreased by up to 60% in internal and surgical wards since 2016.
05No recent improvement in neonatal ICU and pediatric neurosurgery infection rates was noted.
06The Ministry plans to expand infection control incentives and interventions in 2026.

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