Healthcare System

An extreme heatwave caused approximately 16,000 excess deaths in Europe within a week. In Belgium, severe failures were exposed: elderly people died in sweltering homes, emergency rooms operated without air conditioning, and emergency lines struggled to cope with the load.

Following accusations against Rambam Hospital regarding the treatment of an IDF soldier, former emergency department director Dr. Aziz Darawshe defended the medical staff, emphasizing their dedication.