As part of the Minister’s visit to the capital of the Negev, a working meeting was held in the City Council Hall, in which Mayor Danilovich, Deputy Mayor Oshri Avikhazer, Director General of the Municipality Avishag Abtobi, council members, department managers and other officials in the municipality also participated.
Minister Boso asked to hear how the construction process is progressing and when the work is expected to begin in the complex intended for the new hospital. The minister was informed that the laying of the cornerstone is expected to take place soon, most likely in the coming weeks. In addition, the meeting discussed actions aimed at reducing disparities in the field of health in the city of Be’er Sheva, as well as possible plans for training medical personnel in the Negev.
At the end of the visit, the Minister of Health said Uriel Bosso the following: “I arrived in the city of Be’er Sheva to examine together with the mayor how the construction process of the new hospital can be speeded up. I was happy to hear that the municipality and its leader are harnessed and working to start construction in the near future. The Ministry of Health under my leadership will assist as much as possible so that we can see the stone The first one is laid and the tractors are starting to work in the hospital complex.”
Mayor Rubik Danilovich: “At the same time as the historic step in establishing the additional hospital in Beer Sheva, the Soroka Medical Center must be strengthened and more services added to the city of Beer Sheva and the Negev. I would like to thank the Minister for the visit and his efforts to work to reduce health gaps for the well-being of the residents. Strengthening Beer Sheva and the Negev is a national interest!”