Malben, the branch of the Joint Distribution Committee in Israel which is taking care of sick, aged and handicapped immigrants, will spend $18, 500, 000 Israeli pounds–approximately $10, 300, 000–in 1961 for its activities, it was announced here today by Louis Horwitz, Malben director. More than 42, 000 persons will benefit this year from Malben aid, as compared with 20, 000 in 1960, Mr. Horwitz stated.
Mr. Horwitz said that in 1961 Malben will embark on a new project–aiding the development of national services for chronically ill. It will also triple its contribution to the national tuberculosis program in Israel and would increase its aid to aged people in the Malben institutions, in addition to continuing its regular aid program.
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