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Medical gas systems to get specialized supervision to prevent hazards

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024Arsen Mayer

In recent years, there have been a number of shocking mix-ups involving medical gas that was mistakenly given to hospital and clinic patients; some patients were harmed and even accidentally killed. Now, the Knesset Health Committee has finally approved for a second and third reading an amendment to the People’s Health Ordinance that requires supervision […]

The challenges to Israel’s healthcare system, pre- and post-October 7

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024Arsen Mayer

Israel has returned relatively quickly to the familiar situation before the COVID-19 pandemic, characterized by a low rate of public expenditure on healthcare. However, it needs to adjust to the post-crisis reality – the war against Hamas – while continuing to plan for the long term to deal optimally with challenges. So say researchers at […]