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Global initiatives at COP27

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israelis At the COP27 climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Israelis launched Climatech MEA –  a digital platform to pool all climate-related developments. Also, Israel’s DeserTech has partnered with the UN to help African nations build the “Great Green Wall” … Continue reading →

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A bridge between Israel and Africa

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israel’s Menomadin Foundation held its first gala event in Tel Aviv. The NGO showcased its work including bringing children from Africa to Israel for heart surgery; housing, food, education, and a community center for children in Angola. It operates 24 … Continue reading →

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Israeli Aid warms Ukrainians

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israeli humanitarian aid organization SmartAid is providing solar generators, heaters, thermal blankets, and battery packs for Ukrainian shelters, hospitals, and community centers. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are already experiencing freezing nighttime temperatures. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-aid-group-helps-warm-ukrainians-amid-severe-energy-crisis/ https://www.smartaid.org/

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Israel at the Bahrain airshow

Posted on November 20, 2022

In a historic first, at least four Israeli companies exhibited at the Bahrain International Airshow (Nov 9 – 11). State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) showcased civil aviation products, radars and avionics, air defense systems, coast guard and drone systems. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-722097

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Prayer rooms at Ben Gurion Airport

Posted on November 20, 2022

At Israel’s international airport, Christian and Moslem air passengers are able to pray in rooms separately designated and designed for their religious requirements. Most other countries require Christians, Moslems and Jews to pray in the same room. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-the-room-you-did-not-know-existed-at-ben-gurion-airport/

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Exercise can stop spread of cancer

Posted on November 20, 2022

Tel Aviv University researchers have found that regular aerobic exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by up to 72%. In data studies of 3,000 humans, plus lab tests, they have shown that exercise increases glucose consumption, thereby reducing the … Continue reading →

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Gel to help grow bones

Posted on November 20, 2022

Researchers at Tel Aviv University are developing a water-based gel (hydrogel) that will encourage bones to re-grow. It has extensive dental and orthopedic applications (e.g., for implants and repairing bone defects). Following lab tests, clinical (human) trials are now planned. … Continue reading →

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MDA AI dispatch software for New Jersey

Posted on November 20, 2022

Hatzalah emergency service organizations across the US will use the artificial intelligence-powered dispatch software of Israel’s national emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA). The AI system instantly locates and dispatches the nearest first responders to a medical emergency. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-721981

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Connecting patients with the same condition

Posted on November 20, 2022

More details of Israeli-founded Alike.Health (see here previously). The app connects people who are suffering from similar conditions and going through the same experiences. Some 100,000 users in the USA have already uploaded their medical data anonymously to the app. … Continue reading →

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Healthy aging center

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israel’s Technion Institute is establishing the Healthy Aging Center, as part of the Technion Human Health Initiative (THHI). It brings together Technion researchers from medicine, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, food engineering, computer engineering, architecture, and more. https://www.technion.ac.il/en/2022/11/healthy-aging-center/ https://www.technion.ac.il/en/2022/03/human-health-initiative-thhi/

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