The President of the State of Israel visits Nazareth Hospital

2021 ended on a high as His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, visited the Nazareth Hospital to launch the 160th-Anniversary celebrations.

Mr Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, with executives at the Nazareth Hospital

After showing Mr Herzog around the hospital, the Trust’s CEO Richard Mayhew reflected on the Scottish roots of the charity and its longstanding history: “We are proud of our 160-year history, and we are delighted, Mr President, that you are here today to celebrate with us. Our Christian faith is at the heart of our organisation, expressed through the care for the sick physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Health is a unifying factor in this hospital. Our staff and patients, perhaps uniquely in this hospital, represent all the different faiths, faith traditions, and political persuasions of this land, united as one in treating the sick.”

Isaac and his wife Michal gave thanks to the management and hospital staff for the outstanding medical services provided to the region, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The Nazareth Hospital is distinguished by faith, a faith in God where the three religions believe in saving lives and treating those who need it. Thank you for your great work serving the community with His grace.”

We are so honoured that the President came to visit us to learn more about everything we do at the Nazareth Trust.