Israel
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Israel

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Israel has a world-class healthcare system with excellent hospitals. International standard of superior quality.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Excellent
Hospital Quality
Moderate
Security Risk
ILS (Israeli Shekel)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system (Kupot Holim) offers quality coverage.

Private Network

Excellent private hospitals with international standards.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit400-700 ILS ($110-190 USD)
Emergency room1,500-2,500 ILS ($410-680 USD)
Hospitalization (per day)2,000-4,000 ILS ($545-1,090 USD)
Emergency surgery20,000-50,000 ILS ($5,450-13,600 USD)
Ambulance800-1,500 ILS ($220-410 USD)
Raio-X400-800 ILS ($110-220 USD)
Exames de sangue200-400 ILS ($55-110 USD)

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Hadassah Medical Center Private
Jerusalem
Internationally renowned hospital
Tel Aviv Medical Center Public
Tel Aviv
Quality public hospital

Pharmacies

Pharmacies (Beit Merkachat) are well distributed, generally open until 7pm, with quality medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Israel. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in Israel is 101. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system (Kupot Holim) offers quality coverage.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 400-700 ILS ($110-190 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies (Beit Merkachat) are well distributed, generally open until 7pm, with quality medication.

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