Israel ranks high in medical standards.
Israel ranks at the top internationally in terms of medical standards. Of all the OECD countries, Israel has the best healthcare system. Specifically, Israel ranks 7th in the world in life expectancy per capita, and the infant mortality rate has been lower than the average infant mortality rate in OECD countries over the past few decades.
Israel's medical care is comparable to that of North America and Western Europe, and the level of outpatient care and medicine is among the highest in the world. Almost all medical practitioners, from pharmacist-doctors to general nurses, understand and speak English. Every tourist to Israel should have medical insurance to cover the cost of his or her medical visits as well as hospitalization.
Pharmacies are everywhere in Israel and are well stocked with medicines for any need. In the event that you do not feel well during your trip, the front desk of your hotel will be able to have a doctor come to your room to consult you and prescribe medication. If you are with family or friends, then they can take you to a nearby clinic. If you have an accidental injury or a serious condition, you should go to a hospital.
The most developed aspects of medical care in Israel include biotechnology and genetic engineering, information technology and telemedicine, medical devices and innovative medicines
1. Biotechnology and genetic engineering: Israel is one of the global leaders in the field of biotechnology, with a number of world-class biotechnology companies such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, Issa Mbach, etc. Israel is a world leader in the fields of genetic engineering, regenerative medicine, and cancer research, providing advanced treatments for patients worldwide.
2. Information technology and telemedicine: Israel has world-leading companies in the field of information technology, such as Intel, Huawei and so on. The application of these companies in the medical field has also achieved remarkable results, such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis. Through these technologies, Israel has succeeded in covering remote areas with medical services and improving the efficiency of the utilization of medical resources.
3. Medical Devices and Innovative Drugs: Israel has many world-renowned medical device manufacturers, such as Medtronic and Ackerman. These companies have a leading position in areas such as pacemakers and artificial joints. In addition, Israel's pharmaceutical industry is also very developed, with many world-renowned drug research and development companies, such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, Tebtek and so on.