Health Ministry announces probe of healthcare system’s performance during war

Reporter at The Times of Israel

Health Ministry director general Moshe Bar Siman-Tov announces the formation of six professional teams to assess the actions of Israel’s healthcare system during the war with Hamas, Hebrew media reports.

The teams will analyze key aspects of the health system, including the ministry’s crisis management, logistical operations, emergency preparedness, and protection measures for hospitals and at-risk populations, Walla reports.

Mental health responses and long-term rehabilitation strategies for wounded individuals are also under review.

The findings are expected within three months, and Prof. Arnon Afek, a former director of Sheba’s General Hospital and dean of the new Reichman University Medical School, will manage and coordinate the work.

A new mass casualty evacuation procedure was also put in place early this year. “We want to ensure that next time we will be better prepared,” says Siman-Tov.

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