Health Ministry
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
Strike on Soroka is a serious escalation, Health Minister Uriel Busso tells 'Post'
"This is a significant event for the state," Busso emphasized regarding the Iranian missile attack on the Soroka Medical Center.
Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion
We are in a national trauma crisis, and yet no one seems to be sounding the alarm. There is no “burning platform.”
Health equity report exposes gaps in healthcare between central Israel and the periphery
The district with the highest life expectancy in Israel is Judea and Samaria, followed by the Central district. Meanwhile, the northern and southern districts continue to show the lowest figures.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
Dozens of Israeli children develop malignant tumors from sperm donor
The Health Ministry issued an unusual warning following the discovery of a sperm donor who carried a rare syndrome that increases the risk of many types of cancer in offspring.
Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months
Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.
One-in-five Israelis smoke cigarettes, 30% higher than global average, report finds
A first-of-its-kind survey among haredi youth found that 54% of those in high schools and 80% of those in dropout programs have experimented with smoking.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Israel to shorten medical internship in move to prevent doctor shortage
This long-anticipated change follows years of debate and delay, with the Health Ministry consulting with hospital directors, medical school deans, experts, and interns on the matter.
Government to promote plan for integrating haredim into medical studies
The goal is to develop a dedicated framework for training haredi doctors, with recommendations to be submitted to the health minister within 90 days.
