"Serious Danger to Patients": Ministry of Health Orders Suspension of Operations at "Medica Tel Aviv"
The Ministry of Health has ordered an immediate suspension of operations at the "Medica" medical center in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv, following severe findings from a surprise inspection. Cases were found of medical procedures performed beyond authorized scope, alongside deficiencies in management and patient safety. All involved parties will be summoned for a hearing.
The Ministry of Health ordered this evening (Monday, September 28, 2026) an immediate suspension of operations at the "Medica" medical center in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv. The order was issued following a surprise inspection conducted by the ministry last Thursday at 28 HaBarzel Street, which revealed severe findings concerning operating room management and patient safety. Among other things, cases were found where medical procedures were performed in violation of professional authorizations and mandatory instructions, alongside additional deficiencies in work processes. The district physician issued an order to halt operations until further notice, with the ministry emphasizing that continued operations pose a "serious and immediate danger to patients." All involved parties, including the management of the Medica network, the network owners, and the board of directors, will be summoned for a hearing. Concurrently, the ministry is considering taking personal measures against those who performed actions outside their professional authority. These findings add to severe deficiencies found last July during a surprise inspection at Medica Rafael, which led to the suspension of operating room activities there.