Israeli physicians are in Ukraine to build a field hospital worth NIS 21 million

Ukraine Immigrant in Israel. Image Credit

A significant part of Israel's humanitarian mission named after Golda Meir a Kyiv native was approved on Sunday.

On Monday, the Israeli government approved plans to build a field hospital in western Ukraine.

The first batch of Israeli doctors has already arrived in Ukraine, according to Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration.

A team of doctors with a mobile hospital has already arrived to 🇺🇦 from 🇮🇱. The humanitarian aid flow is increasing with each passing day.

— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 14, 2022

The hospital, which will be built as part of Israel's humanitarian efforts in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is expected to be launched for at least one month and will cost Israel around NIS 21 million, with funding coming from the Health and Foreign Ministries, the Prime Minister's Office, and donations.

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A field hospital was particularly requested by Kiev as part of Israel's humanitarian mission, which Israel dubbed Kochav Meir (Shining Star), after former Israeli Prime Minister and Ukrainian native Golda Meir.

The hospital will have an emergency room, a delivery ward, and numerous departments to treat male, female, and child migrants fleeing Ukraine's combat zones.

The medical assistance provided will include remote access to laboratory equipment and capabilities like X-ray machines and other technologies from Sheba Medical Center.

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, Israel. Image Credit

Earlier this month, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz stated that the projected field hospital "would be run by civilians; preparations are ongoing in the Health Ministry." He also told KAN Reshet B that "there are numerous volunteers, medical professionals, and medics who want to attend."

While dealing with incoming refugees from Eastern Europe, the Israeli government has been working to give humanitarian relief and support in Ukraine. United Hatzalah Israeli volunteers are dispersed around several Ukrainian borders, armed with cases upon cases of medical aid and ready to assist Ukrainian refugees at the country's borders.

Israel has made plans to accept 100,000 Ukrainians under the Law of Return, which allows anybody with at least one Jewish grandparent to move to Israel. Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked declared that the government will allow Ukrainians with relatives in Israel to enter the country, signaling a dramatic shift in policy.

Source: JPost