Infections? Far Fewer

According to the 2025 annual report published by the Ministry of Health's National Center for Infection Control & Antimicrobial Resistance on July 2, 2026, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center achieved impressive results in patient safety, with performance in several key indicators exceeding the national average in surgical departments, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and internal medicine departments. The findings reflect the medical center's ongoing, dedicated efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections, one of the most complex challenges in modern medicine. 

In Hillel Yaffe's NICU, where the hospital's most vulnerable newborns receive care, there were zero central line-associated infections in 2025. This result surpassed the national benchmark set by the Ministry of Health and reflects the highest level of safety for these fragile infants, while providing parents with greater peace of mind. 

Another outstanding achievement was recorded in the hospital's surgical departments, which reported zero surgical site infections throughout 2025. The surgical teams successfully eliminated these infections, reflecting their strict adherence to rigorous clinical policies. 

The hospital also demonstrated strong performance in its internal medicine departments, where infection rates remained below the median reported across all hospitals included in the Ministry of Health's assessment. This is a particularly significant achievement in departments that provide care to large numbers of patients throughout the year. 

The report also shows that Hillel Yaffe's clinical teams are leading a significant reduction in the use of urinary catheters. While the national average catheter utilization rate is 23%, and exceeds 30% at some hospitals, Hillel Yaffe reduced its rate to just 20%. Clinically, this means fewer unnecessary invasive procedures, helping to reduce healthcare-associated infections. 

Another challenging area is the General Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which treats the hospital's most critically ill patients. In 2025, the unit recorded a central line-associated bloodstream infection rate of 1.3 cases, meeting the national benchmark established by the Ministry of Health. • "Behind these numbers are dedicated and highly skilled teams," said Prof. Mickey Dudkiewicz, Director General of Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. "They work around the clock to ensure that every patient who comes to us for treatment returns home healthier and safer, and we are immensely proud of them. These achievements, along with our continued progress, reflect a strong culture of patient safety and our daily commitment to the health and well-being of our patients."

Hillel Yaffe's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Zero infections