WhatsApp co-founder donates record $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center

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Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has received a $200 million donation from the Koum Family Foundation, established by WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum, the largest single donation to an Israeli hospital. The gift will support construction of a 24-story medical tower that will significantly increase the capacity of the hospital, and include new and expanded surgical and emergency care facilities. Shaare Zedek Medical Center President Prof. Jonathan Halevy spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Planned medical tower. Courtesy Shaare Zedek Medical Center)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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