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Israeli Health Ministry Shuts Down Phototherapy Clinic in Bnei Brak Over Hygiene and Staffing Failures

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 19, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Ministry of Health shut down a phototherapy clinic in Bnei Brak after a surprise inspection found serious hygiene and staffing issues that endangered patient safety. The clinic will remain closed until all problems are fully resolved and approved by health officials.

01Israeli Health Ministry ordered immediate closure of Bnei Brak phototherapy clinic due to severe deficiencies.
02Inspection revealed critical hygiene failures and significant shortage of qualified medical staff.
03Clinic's improper work processes and poor sterilization posed immediate patient safety risks.
04All medical activities at the clinic ceased pending full correction of issues.
05Reopening requires Ministry of Health's re-inspection and formal approval.

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