On Tuesday evening in Ofakim, United Hatzalah and the Ruderman Family Foundation inaugurated Israel’s first-ever mobile emergency care clinic.

The vision for the clinic was born as an initiative of the Ruderman Family Foundation in the aftermath of the October 7th attack, aiming to strengthen medical coverage in communities across southern and northern Israel. The clinic is designed to deliver rapid, high-level care in the field—both in times of emergency and during routine circumstances.

The ceremony was attended by Health Minister Uriel Boso, the leadership of the Ruderman Family Foundation, friends and volunteers of United Hatzalah, and local residents, including Liad Ohana, United Hatzalah’s chief paramedic and an Ofakim resident, who established an improvised clinic in the local police station on October 7th, saving dozens.

The mobile emergency care clinic features four advanced treatment beds, a smart triage system, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and capacity double that of a standard ambulance. The team operating the clinic will consist of family physicians, paramedics, EMTs, and other personnel, enabling the delivery of community medicine in outlying and underserved communities.

In large-scale emergencies such as terror attacks, fires, or mass casualty events, the clinic will be able to quickly provide broad medical support, even in disaster zones or areas where health infrastructure has collapsed.

“The newly inaugurated mobile clinic is an example of out-of-the-box thinking that leads to real reduction in disparities and improved access to healthcare services in the periphery,” said Health Minister Uriel Boso at the ceremony. “I thank the Ruderman Family Foundation for their donation and support, and commend United Hatzalah for expanding its activities for the benefit of the public. The Ministry of Health will continue to use every tool at its disposal to make quality, life-saving medicine accessible to every citizen, everywhere and under any circumstances—both in routine times and emergencies.”

“The mobile clinic is a groundbreaking initiative—the first of its kind in Israel—aimed at reducing disparities and making life-saving medical services accessible to underserved populations in the periphery and areas with limited healthcare infrastructure. Our partnership with United Hatzalah reflects our deep commitment to advancing practical and innovative solutions that can mean the difference between life and death—not only in times of crisis, but also in everyday life. This is more than just an initiative—it’s a mission.” said Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation at the event.

“The mobile emergency care clinic and command vehicle are part of our ongoing national preparedness efforts to strengthen medical response across the country, both in routine times and in emergencies,” said Eli Beer, President and Founder of United Hatzalah. “Our mission is clear: to save lives, wherever and whenever needed. The lessons of October 7th are a wake-up call for all of us, and I am truly grateful to the Ruderman Family Foundation for joining us in this vital effort.”