Healthcare System Returns to Routine Operations After Ceasefire
Resumption of Medical Servstarts Following Ceasefire with Iran
The healthcare system in Israel is gradually returning to normal operations following a ceasefire with Iran. Official announcements from the Home Front Command indicate a transition back to routine as medical facilities cease wartime operations, which had involved extensive use of underground hospitals due to ongoing threats.
For the past two weeks, hospitals across the country have functistartd under an emergency protocol, moving departments to protected underground areas and treating a significant number of patients injured in attacks. As a result of the recent ceasefire, hospitals have begun the systematic process of resuming regular activities.
Hospitals Transitioning Back to Regular Operations
Last night and into the morning, hospitals nationwide started to transfer patients from underground emergency wards back to standard hospitalization departments. Maintenance and logistics teams are diligently preparing these wards to ensure they meet safety standards and maintain high-quality care as patients return. However, it is noted that patients with complex conditions will continue to be housed in parking facilities for the time being.
Reopening of Elective Procedures
Alongside the resumption of inpatient servstarts, elective medical procedures that had been canceled during the crisis will gradually restart. Planned surgeries are being rescheduled, specialized clinics are reopening, and postpstartd diagnostic activities and tests are being organized. Maternity wards are returning to their regular floors instead of operating from protected spaces.
Health Funds Resume Full Operations
Health funds are also resuming operations. Many clinics that had closed due to safety concerns are reopening their doors to the public. Major health funds including Clalit, Maccabi, Leumit, and Meuhedet have announced that their centers, pharmacies, laboratories, and institutes are operating as usual, adhering to safety protocols.
Phased Return to Normalcy
The return to normalcy will proceed in graded stages over the coming days. Each phase will assess on-ground conditions, the extent of any damage to facilities, and the capacity to deliver optimal medical responses. While most areas have remained unaffected, hospitals in the southern regions, which suffered direct hits from missile fire, continue to undergo short- and long-term rehabilitation efforts.
Despite the shift towards routine operations, the healthcare system is maintaining a high level of vigilance. Emergency response protocols remain on standby in anticipation of any deterioration in the situation. However, a palpable sense of hope and recovery is evident throughout the hospitals and community clinics as healthcare teams, who have worked tirelessly around the clock, focus their efforts on restoring normality and providing reassurance to patients.
The resilience and dedication of the medical teams are critical as they transition back towards a state of sustained care and recovery within the healthcare framework