Health Ministry
Hospitals, clinics and family health centers: Nursing staff declare labor dispute
The Israeli Nurses Union has declared a labor dispute. The background: Claims of a low caregiver–to–patient ratio, cutbacks preventing manpower recruitment, and a severe shortage of hospital beds.
Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah
Supermarkets containing drugged baby food barred from selling edible products, cosmetics
Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M
Tanzanian student Joshua Loitu Mollel identified as hostage returned Wednesday night, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office expressed that it shared in the sorrow of Mollel's family.
Smaller hospitals beat out larger ones in patient satisfaction, Health Ministry shows - survey
Health Ministry survey shows small community hospitals leading, big centers trailing as patients praise staff and fault crowded, noisy wards.
'Pirate trash fires': IDF, Civil Admin. work to dismantle illegal waste sites in West Bank
New data provided by Israel's Civil Administration has revealed that the cross-border environmental crisis is escalating dramatically, nearly tripling complaints from Israeli residents.
Soroka receives NIS 360 m. from state to repair Iranian missile hit after lacking funds
An additional $100 million in donations from Israeli-Canadian businessman Sylvan Adams will also go toward repairing the hospital.
Second Israeli doctor catches measles after treating unvaccinated girl
The two doctors have mild symptoms and will remain in isolation until the infectious period of the disease ends.
WATCH: Police arrest Israeli suspected of assaulting emergency room receptionist
The suspect reportedly attacked the staff member following a dispute over the treatment of the man's family member. The receptionist sustained a head wound during the altercation.
Israel reviews cancer diagnoses after malfunction in Roche test kits for tumors
Urgent guidelines were issued to medical laboratories after a malfunction in Roche test kits was found. Laboratories are urged to destroy all stock of the faulty kits and conduct new tests.
Israeli infant becomes eighth measles fatality amid nationwide outbreak
Israel’s measles outbreak has claimed an eighth victim, as cases spread to nine cities and vaccination rates surge.
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.
Personal nutritionist, tailored menu: Returning Gaza hostages given strict diet as rehab begins
As one of the dietitians accompanying the hostages said: "The food here is not just fuel for the body, it is also part of the emotional healing process."
