Health Ministry
Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation
An internal document from the Ministry of Health reveals the depth of the preparations, which include increasing the number of teams operating around the clock and the number of intensive care units.
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion
Netanyahu: Operation Roaring Lion may reshape Israel’s role in the Middle East
Israel signs MoU for health cooperation with Albania
As part of the agreement, both sides also committed to advancing cooperation in medical research and the development of medical devices and technologies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
