The Tekuma Administration, Israel Innovation Authority, and the Ministry of Health announced today (Tuesday) that they will invest approximately 10 million shekels in groundbreaking technological initiatives aimed at supporting child development services following the October 7 events and the Iron Swords War.
Four innovative pilot projects were selected to improve child development services across Israel. These projects will assist the healthcare system in addressing challenges that emerged from recent events, including diagnosis, support for therapists, decision-making, coordination, patient monitoring, and improving the work environment for healthcare providers.
The new initiatives will contribute to developing advanced service processes using technologies that enhance the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of care. The projects will be implemented in the Tekuma region with funding provided by the Tekuma Administration.
Selected Initiatives
The Kinesics-AI project is dedicated to enhancing motor, neurological, and cognitive development in children. This initiative will be carried out in collaboration with the innovation center at Alyn Hospital for Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address developmental challenges and support children’s growth.
The Kemtai initiative focuses on identifying and addressing developmental delays or disabilities in early childhood. Spearheaded by Wolfson Medical Center, this project involves partnerships with child development units in Sderot, Sha’ar HaNegev, Barzilai Medical Center, and Clalit Health Services in Netivot, ensuring comprehensive care and early intervention for children in these regions.
In a collaborative effort between Alyn Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, and the child development unit in Sdot Negev, the Cognishine program aims to improve the accessibility and availability of child development services in Israel’s peripheral regions. This project is focusing on bridging gaps in healthcare access and delivering essential services to underserved communities.
In kindergartens in Sderot and the Tekuma region, the Multi for All initiative will assess and map language abilities in early childhood, providing valuable insights and tools to support linguistic development.
Goals of the Projects
The selected projects represent a significant contribution to improving accessibility to child development services, reducing the burden on medical staff, and enhancing the quality of life for children and their families. These pilots aim to mitigate trauma effects, strengthen children’s resilience, and alleviate pressure on treatment centers using cutting-edge technologies.
