Medical Translation Services for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community: Tene Briut and Kol LaBriut

Why Medical Translation Matters

Tene Briut research (2023): 47% of first-generation members misread medication instructions. 28% skipped follow-up visits due to communication difficulties. Translation saves lives.

Tene Briut — The Main Organisation

tene-briut.org.il — Israel's largest Ethiopian-Israeli health organisation.

• Health radio in Amharic
• Advice line: 03-5162060 (Sun-Thu)
• Doctor appointment escort volunteers
• Multilingual health leaflets

Kol LaBriut

Ministry of Health real-time translation in 12 languages including Amharic. 📞 1-700-500-400 — 24/7, free.

At the Emergency Room

You are entitled to translation before any treatment. Say: "Amharic interpreter please." This is a legal right under the Patient Rights Law.

📞 Tene Briut: 03-5162060 | Kol LaBriut: 1-700-500-400