Official announcements from the Israeli Ministry of Education

Rambam Hospital and Northern Israel Hospitals Move Operations Underground Amid Rocket Fire

Sep 22, 2024, 10:30 AM

Hospitals in northern Israel, including Rambam Hospital in Haifa, have been instructed to transfer their operations to fortified areas due to security concerns amid escalating tensions with Lebanon. The Israeli health ministry has mandated the move to protect patients from potential rocket and missile fire, as reported by Army Radio. Rambam Hospital has partially suspended services in several departments and converted its parking lot into an emergency department. The hospital's underground facility is fully operational and ready for use. The escalation has also led to the closure of schools and beaches in the region.