Limassol, Cyprus – A significant milestone for healthcare in Cyprus was marked with the official inauguration of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official European centre of the renowned Hadassah Medical Organization outside Israel.
The ceremony featured the official Mezuzah Placement, performed by Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin, who affixed the mezuzah at the entrance of the new medical centre and offered a special prayer for the wellbeing of its patients, medical professionals, and staff.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of government, the business and medical communities, partners of the organization, and members of the media, who were given a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities and introduced to the advanced medical services already available.
Founded in Jerusalem more than a century ago, the Hadassah Medical Organization is internationally recognised for its excellence in patient care, groundbreaking medical research, innovation, and medical education. The establishment of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol represents an important step in strengthening healthcare cooperation between Cyprus and Israel while bringing world-class medical expertise closer to the people of Cyprus.
Speaking during the ceremony, the leadership of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol emphasized that the centre is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare through advanced technology, leading specialists, personalised patient care, and direct collaboration with the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem.
Guests had the opportunity to learn about the centre’s extensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities, as well as its specialised programmes in preventive medicine, rehabilitation, and comprehensive healthcare services, all developed in accordance with the internationally recognised standards of Hadassah.
The inauguration of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol also marks the beginning of a broader vision for healthcare development in Cyprus, with future plans including additional hospital infrastructure and expanded medical services across the island.
The Jewish Community of Cyprus congratulates the leadership, physicians, and staff of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol on this historic achievement and wishes them every success in their mission to bring healing, hope, and exceptional medical care to the people of Cyprus and the wider region.