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Rambam, Rabin, and Sheba: Health Ministry reveals Israel's top hospitals
The index examines staffing levels, patient experience, and clinical outcomes and serves as the basis for performance-based incentive grants to hospitals.
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure
Health Ministry issues water safety advisories for various areas of Israel
The ministry advised citizens against swimming at several Tel Aviv and Herzliya beaches.
Badger infected with rabies reported in northern Israel
The individuals were referred to medical authorities to receive preventive treatment.
Comptroller: Health Min. did not ensure IVF unit problems were fixed prior to embryo swap incident
Health Ministry reviews in 2018 and 2019 found significant issues in the IVF units, some of which were "significant and related to the quality and safety of care."
Israel to expand medical device access in periphery to boost healthcare
Israel's Health Committee approves major medical imaging expansion with six CT and ten MRI machines for peripheral regions, addressing critical equipment shortages.
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.
Prostate cancer decreasing in Israeli Jews, rising for Arabs - study
Prostate cancer can appear after the age of 50 and over, with the highest number of cases among Jews at the age of 70 to 74 and among Arabs at the age of 75 and over.
Israel kicks off new COVID vaccine campaign targeting JN1 variant: What you need to know
The Ministry of Health has approved Moderna's updated COVID vaccines, which target the new JN1 variant of the virus.
'May this be the fate of every criminal': Doctor faces suspension for celebrating Col. Daxa's death
In Dr. Batla Falah's post, a picture of Col. Daxa was shown with the caption, "May this be the fate of every criminal – resistance is avenged."
Family of fallen soldier seek to file lawsuit over use of preserved sperm
A proposed bill would family of fallen soldiers the right to use their sperm, even without written consent from the deceased.
Hospital for terrorists in Sde Teiman to close, detainees to be treated in Israeli hospitals
The hospital for terrorists in Sde Teiman will be closed, citing a decrease in activity at the facility. From now on, detainees will receive treatment in Israel
