Prof. Yitzhak Kreiss withdraws candidacy for Health Ministry director-general post

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Prof. Yitzhak Kreiss, director of Sheba Medical Center, informed Health Minister Haim Katz this morning that he is withdrawing his candidacy for the interim post of Health Ministry director-general. The decision was made due to legal complexity concerning the conflict-of-interest arrangement, which does not allow the appointment to be completed within a reasonable time.

Minister Katz thanked Kreiss for his willingness to accept the post. Kreiss, who had agreed last week to the minister's request, will continue to manage Sheba Medical Center.

Katz said: "I respect his decision and his commitment to continuing to lead the medical center."