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The Lancet publishes call to suspend Israeli Medical Association from global medical body

The World Medical Association however told The Lancet that it stands against exclusion of any of its members, pointing out that the IMA is a "strong advocate for WMA ethics and policies."

Israeli doctors perform cardiac catheterizations at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, in Jerusalem, January 20, 2020
Medical professionals attend MedEx in New Jersey.

The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war

 A pregnant woman is seen alongside the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva

 The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors


Health Ministry revokes IVF licenses over embryo mix-up

The ministry said the sanctions followed serious management failures and procedural violations that led to the incident. Both employees have 30 days to appeal the ruling.

An embryo in the 9th to 10th week.

‘The ER looked like a world war’: Neurosurgeon and social worker recall the first hours of Oct. 7

“Dozens of bleeding casualties, radio calls, a never-ending flow of stretchers,” were some of the things neurosurgeon Dr. Lior Ungar remembers from that day.

Medics evacuate a wounded Israeli soldier on road 232 near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, October 7, 2023.

No. 38: Joshua Shemer, Shali Mazaki-Tovi: Bringing innovation to healthcare

Assuta's Joshua (Shuki) Shemer and Sheba's Shali Mazaki-Tovi are at the forefront of Israel's medical innovation.

(L-R): Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Joshua Shemer

Axed children’s hospital event would have endangered Jewish staff, Australian doctor tells 'Post'

Dr Doron Samuell asked that RCH cancel the panel after concerns it would create a hostile environment for Jewish clinicians amid rising antisemitism in Australia.

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.

Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time

Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Maurit Beeri heads the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, helping scores of children dealing with physical disabilities or injury recovery.

Dr. Maurit Beeri is seen standing before the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem.

Rabid pro-Hamas, antisemitic NHS doctor referred to tribunal, may lose license

Aladwan claimed the 'Israel lobby' is trying to "suspend me and revoke my medical license, bypassing the normal investigative process by claiming it is 'in the public interest.'"

Vociferous pro-Hamas UK NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladawan.

Belgian hospital suspends radiologist pending investigation into antisemitic social media posts

A Belgian doctor who labeled a 9-year-old girl’s medical report “Jewish (Israeli)” and shared antisemitic posts online has been suspended pending investigation.

The Belgian radiologist who wrote 'Jewish' under the medical issues section of a 9-year-old girl's medical report has been suspended from the hospital where he worked, the facility, Az Zeno, announced on Tuesday.

Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone

Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin is one of Israel's few chiropractors, and the only one in the country who practices the Zone Technique.

Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin

Jakob Rosenfeld: The Jewish doctor who became a hero in China during World War II - exclusive

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Dr. Jakob Rosenfeld, an Austrian Jewish doctor, went from Shanghai’s medical scene to becoming a revered hero in China, leaving a lasting legacy of sacrifice.

‘THE BIG-NOSED DOCTOR’ – Dr. Jakob Rosenfeld in Chinese army uniform.

Israel needs doctors: New immigrants step in where the system falls short

As Israel struggles with a nationwide physician shortage, the arrival of doctors, nurses, and psychologists from North America highlights both the urgency and the hope of aliyah-driven solutions.

The 65th charter flight organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh in partnership with the Aliyah Ministry and the Jewish Agency. arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport with 225 new immigrants to Israel, August 20, 2025.