Health Ministry

Israel exposed to bioterrorism threats amid severe biosecurity gaps, comptroller reveals

Matanyahu Englman's report also examined the rapidly advancing field of synthetic biology and concluded that Israel has no regulatory framework for overseeing DNA synthesis.

Employees of the Research Institute for Protective Technologies, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection (WIS) inspect a dummy sample which is contaminated with a substance similar to the chemical weapon Sarin.
A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet is seen at a hospital

Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns

AIDS Ribbon

World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports

 Anemia in the blood where some of the red blood cells are crescent-shaped.

One in four Israeli youths has iron-deficiency anemia, these vegetables can help


Ten-year-old girl dies from flu as cases surge in central Israel

The flu epidemic in Israel has surpassed the usual threshold, with cases continuing to rise.

A sick family

Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak

The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.

A CHILD with measles.

Court upholds full suspension of Dr. Guy Rofe’s license amid sexual assault charges

The verdict adopts the position of the Health Ministry, leaving in place its decision to bar the physician from practicing medicine in any capacity.

District Court of Jerusalem

Dozens of Palestinians entered Israel on fake medical claims, health min. official arrested

The official, a resident of Jerusalem in his 40s, was also accused of trafficking dangerous medications.

Drugs found in the home of a former official accused of helping Palestinians enter Israel illegally on fake health claims.

Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget

The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.

Israel's Health Ministry.

Israeli researcers develop tailor-made drug for child with rare genetic mutation

Against all odds, researchers developed an RNA drug to "silence" a defective gene copy, offering a path to improved quality of life for a child with a rare developmental disorder.

 Sheba Medical Center

High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.

A scientist gathers samples for conducting bacteria contamination tests on a stream; illustrative.

Health Ministry confirms BRCA test fault isolated to two cases, nationwide review clear

The Health Ministry has concluded its investigation into faulty cancer tests, confirming that only two women were affected by erroneous results.

Blood collection tubes pictured during the annual blood collection campaign 'Bloedserieus', organised by the Red Cross Flanders, on Monday 12 May 2025, at Training centre ZoWe Campus Brugge.

Urgent recall: Sterling smoked salmon found to have listeria contamination

The contamination has impacted only smoked salmon in the 100 gram package with the barcode 7290008340618, which was manufactured on 10/23/25. 

"Sterling" smoked salmon

Tanzanian student Joshua Loitu Mollel identified as hostage returned Wednesday night, PMO confirms

The Prime Minister's Office expressed that it shared in the sorrow of Mollel's family.

Joshua Loitu Mollel

Smaller hospitals beat out larger ones in patient satisfaction, Health Ministry shows - survey

Health Ministry survey shows small community hospitals leading, big centers trailing as patients praise staff and fault crowded, noisy wards.

 Laniado Medical Center