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Medica Rafael Hospital Resumes Limited Surgeries Under Health Ministry Oversight
Medica Rafael Hospital in Israel has partially reopened four operating rooms for major surgeries after a two-week closure ordered by the Ministry of Health due to sterilization and staffing deficiencies.
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What happened
- 01Medica Rafael Hospital closed all operating rooms due to sterilization and staffing issues.
- 02After two weeks, four operating rooms reopened partially for major surgeries under restrictions.
- 03Inspection found problems in sterilization processes and significant staff shortages.
- 04Hospital management corrected deficiencies and committed to full compliance with licensing.
- 05Ministry of Health will continue regular oversight to ensure patient safety and standards.
- 06Other hospital services were not affected during the surgical rooms' closure.
The reopening is under strict supervision and limited conditions, with ongoing inspections planned to ensure compliance.
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