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Israel Launches International Tender for New 600-Bed Medical Center in Beersheba

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago

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Israel's Health and Finance Ministries have launched an international tender to design the new Peres Medical Center in Beersheba, featuring 600 hospital beds and integrating mental health services. The project aims to expand healthcare in the Negev and reduce regional disparities, with ownership by two health funds and operation by Sheba Medical Center.

01Israel launches international tender for new 600-bed hospital in Beersheba.
02The hospital will be built on 430 dunams in eastern Beersheba near Sarah Interchange.
03The Beersheba Mental Health Center will be integrated into the new medical complex.
04The hospital will be jointly owned by Meuhedet and Leumit health funds and run by Sheba Medical Center.
05The project aims to reduce healthcare gaps between southern Israel and the center.
06Construction has not started; the tender covers architectural and master planning stages.

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