Health Ministry

New immigrant pharmacists face discrimination, lack of gov't support despite professional shortage

Mazarsky's comments follow the state's reluctance to accept over 170 qualified pharmacists who are intending to make aliyah in the coming year and have opened files with the Jewish Agency.

 Illustration photo of Super Pharm drug store and pharmacy at the Hadar mall in Jerusalem, on April 30, 2018.
Ichilov hospital and Sourasky Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.

Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles

People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions

 View of the Assuta Medical Center in Ashdod.

Four-week-old infant in Ashdod died of respiratory failure, Health Ministry says


Over 500 Jewish healthcare professionals gather at MedEx to strengthen Israel’s medical workforce

The event was organized by Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry, Health Ministry, Negev, Galilee, and the National Resilience Ministry in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.

 The 10th annual MedEx event in Teaneck, New Jersey, March 16, 2025.

Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts

Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list - report

"Out of the thousands of tests performed, 58 carriers were identified, but no couple was found in which both partners were carriers," the Health Ministry said.

 Illustrative image of scientific research.

Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products

Israel is set to become one of the first countries in the world to mandate shocking images on cigarette packaging.

 Decayed organs, ventilated smokers, and children enveloped in smoke

Freed hostages suffered severe starvation, muscle loss in captivity, Israel confirms

Some of the hostages drank diluted water or seawater, which also affected their immune systems and led to infections.

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, in Khan Yunis, Gaza, February 15, 2025

Mental health issues may be underreported on gun license requests - comptroller

As the rate of harm to mental health in the country increased, the number of gun license requests being sent to the Health Ministry for review should have remained constant or increased.

 A gun with bullets on table

Israel issues mental health guidelines for freed Hamas hostages

Israel’s Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating former Hamas hostages, focusing on trauma recovery, reintegration, and mental health support.

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

Health Ministry urges public to respect privacy of hostages, families ahead of Saturday release

The ministry expressed solidarity with the families of those who have not yet returned and reaffirmed its hope for the safe return of all hostages.

 A protest sign is seen at Hostages' Square, in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025

Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify - opinion

The integration of new technologies and treatment paradigms into the country’s health system each year enhances patients’ quality of life and enables many to manage their illnesses more effectively.

 Dividing cancer cell

Ex-hostages in stable condition as recovery begins, initial indications suggest

The four freed hostages were admitted to the third floor of Schneider Children's Medical Center and began a series of medical exams.

Liri Albag doing a heart sign from the helicopter window.