Local foods, food-safety habits, hospital daily life, travel during treatment, the health system, language and emergency numbers from reliable sources.
Source: GOV.UK — Israel
Hebrew; Arabic has a special status; English and Russian are widely used
Keep a translation of your diagnosis, treatment plan and medication list in this language or in English. Many hospitals offer interpreters — ask in advance.
Treatment is not free for visitors and can be expensive; hospitals require payment. Full travel insurance and access to funds are essential.
Good to know: Both hospitals have international patient services that review medical records and prepare a treatment plan and cost estimate before travel.
This country is not in the food database yet. For general rules see the food safety topic.
Wherever you live, the core rules with low immunity are the same: clean hands, keeping raw and cooked food apart, cooking thoroughly, chilling quickly and choosing pasteurised dairy. At local markets and street stalls, watch how food is stored. Ask your team whether tap water is fine for you; if unsure, use bottled or boiled water.
In these countries daily care is usually provided by nurses, meals come from the hospital kitchen and visiting hours are set. If you want to bring food from home, ask the ward first. An interpreter can often be booked in advance.