Health Ministry
Health Ministry advances regulations requiring iodine enrichment for table salt
According to Health Ministry data, about 60% of children and 85% of pregnant women tested in Israel were found to have an iodine deficiency.
Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend
Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo
Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns
The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
Raising healthcare deducatables to harm Israel's sick and vulnerable
Higher copayments would likely increase the phenomenon of forgoing medicines and medical services due to cost, which may increase state revenues.
Gaza hostages face systematic starvation, constant abuse by Hamas, Israeli medical report finds
A Health Ministry report described the systematic starvation, as well as physical and emotional torture, carried out by Hamas terrorists on hostages released from Gaza earlier this year.
How it will work: Nationwide vaccination against deadly respiratory virus for infants begins
This Tuesday, the Health Ministry will begin training medical teams ahead of a historic campaign to protect all Israeli infants against RSV.
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms
The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.
'Significant risks': Newborn passes away after tragic home birth in Israel
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center has confirmed the death of the newborn who passed away during a planned home birth near Hadera. The mother is recovering from emergency surgery.
Measles outbreak reported in Israel, Health Ministry pushes parents to vaccinate
Over the past three months, 245 measles cases have been diagnosed, and there are currently 91 active cases.
'No more space in the morgue': Israel sends aid to damaged Sweida hospital in coordination with US
Israel's Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment and medications to Sweida's hospital following the recent violent Syrian Druze-Bedouin clashes that have left hundreds dead.
Clalit workers to strike following disagreement with Health Ministry cmtee's 'attempted takeover'
The strike will take place in all districts nationwide, including clinics, hospitals, and all sectors of the healthcare provider's organization.
Health Ministry launches digital vaccination record
After years of delays, Israel’s Health Ministry launched a service for viewing and downloading personal digital vaccination records, which includes all vaccines given.
