But in the health system: Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich has passed away at age 77

The Wolfson Medical Center announced the death of Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former director general of the center, at age 77. Berlovich served as director general of Wolfson between 2006 and 2017, and before that held senior positions in the Ministry of Health, including deputy director general and head of health services. He was a central partner in advancing the National Health Insurance Law.

The Wolfson Medical Center announced this morning (Sunday) the death of Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former director general of the center, at age 77. Berlovich served as director general of Wolfson between 2006 and 2017. Before that, during about two decades at the Ministry of Health, he held senior positions including deputy director general of the ministry and head of health services. He was a central partner in leading significant moves in the health system, including advancing the National Health Insurance Law. The hospital issued a message of participation in the family's grief. Berlovich left a legacy of public action and commitment to public health.