Tikkun Olam Israel vs. COVID 19

Tikkun Olam: Israel vs. COVID-19 First book to document Israeli innovations in fight against COVID-19 "...This important story, about a small country having a big heart and making a huge global impact, should be widely distributed." Jon Medved, Founder and CEO, OurCrowd

The Hebrew phrase 'tikkun olam' - a Jewish concept meaning to 'heal the world' - has never been more urgently needed. Israel has long punched above its weight in this regard; the tiny Jewish state having delivered widely-adopted and life-saving medical innovations from the PillCam to (multiple sclerosis treatment) Copaxone, to the flexible stent.
Those who look to Israel for medical ingenuity have, in this time of global crisis, been asking "What is Israel working on to help the world tackle Covid-19?" Jodie Cohen's book answers this question with an up-to-the-minute overview of some of the most fascinating and unique approaches now being employed in Israel, as the country has adapted its technologies and partnerships, and created new ones at lightning speed, all intensely focussed on solving the world's most pressing healthcare emergency.

Tikkun Olam: Israel vs COVID-19 features more than 30 case studies, examining what Israel is doing in the areas of prevention, testing, patient care, and the crucial search for treatments and vaccines. From scientific innovations that have the potential to help millions, to sharing knowledge and resources with other nations in need, it shows how one of the world's smallest countries is arguably at the forefront of fighting the global pandemic.For example...From one placenta, a new technology has the potential to help 20,000 patients - treating COVID patients at high risk of dying has so far shown an 87% survival rate after 28 days.


A computer model which aggregates COVID-related data from around the world - the company says it has the most accurate data available, and is making it accessible, free of charge, to all pharmaceutical customers to help them test possible treatments.


Robots which enable medical staff to care for and support patients in hospitals and residential homes, while keeping a safe distance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.


"What struck me is that yet again Israel's impact is shaping up to be out of all proportion to its size," says Cohen. "How does a tiny country, the size of New Jersey, with limited natural resources, constant and aggressive regional opponents, and a population numbering a mere 9.1 million, innovate so hugely? I believe it is because of those same challenges that Israel faces that it has been able to - has actually been forced to - be agile, be alert to emergencies and to very quickly work to find solutions."