Concerning rise in the number of doctors leaving Israel
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A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals alarming data regarding the healthcare system in Israel. According to the study, approximately 1,365 doctors left the country between 2023 and 2025. This represents a very significant increase compared to previous years, which is raising concerns among experts in the field.
When calculating the number of doctors who returned to Israel versus those who left, it emerges that an average of about 255 doctors leave the Israeli system each year. For comparison, prior to this period, the average stood at only 54 doctors per year. The data points to a clear trend of high-quality medical personnel leaving for abroad.
The experts who conducted the study warn that this is a "real concern for Israel's resilience." The departure of many doctors could lead to a heavier burden on hospitals and health maintenance organizations, and harm the quality of medical care provided to the country's citizens in the long term.
The healthcare system in Israel has been dealing with many challenges in recent years, and the new data raises a question mark regarding the future of public medicine. Now, it remains to be seen how the Ministry of Health and the responsible authorities will respond to these figures, and whether steps will be taken to encourage doctors to stay and work in Israel.
Sources: היום
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