We guaranteed multi-lingual healthcare accessibility!

10/02/25

Especially in these difficult times, it's important to highlight our successes and the struggles we've overcome together thanks to the commitment of activists and partner organizations.

Recently, we received the welcome news of an important appointment at the Ministry of Health - a coordinator responsible for translation and accessibility in Arabic, Amharic and Russian. Two years ago, the Sikkuy-Aufoq organization revealed that only a quarter of hospital signs are written in Arabic, which could put patients at risk during medical emergencies. More than 5,000 activists joined the campaign launched by Sikkuy-Aufoq on our platform, demanding that the Ministry of Health comply with existing guidelines and ensure Arabic signage in all hospitals. After a long struggle, the Knesset Health Committee and the Ministry of Health responded positively, and steps are now being taken to implement this change.

Full implementation will take time, but it was once again proven that public pressure works and that 5,000 petition signatures can improve the lives of millions of citizens.