Dr. Alroy-Preis joined the Ministry during an exceptionally challenging period at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the Public Health Division’s response to the crisis, including developing policy and overseeing the national vaccination campaign.
During her tenure, the division also tackled a range of significant public health challenges, including providing healthcare services to populations evacuated during Operation “Iron Swords” and managing a measles outbreak.
In parallel with emergency response efforts, long-term systemic initiatives were advanced under her leadership, including establishing a health intelligence system, creating a national vaccine registry and digital vaccination record, advancing food business licensing reform, and preparing the healthcare system for the impacts of climate change.
Ministry of Health Director-General Moshe Bar-Siman-Tov: “I sincerely thank dr. sharon Alroy-Preis for her many years of professional service to public health in Israel and her contributions as a senior member of the Ministry’s leadership. Her impact is evident both in crisis response and in the development of long-term systemic infrastructure.”
The process to appoint a new Chief Executive of the Public Health Division will begin in the coming days, in accordance with established procedures.