Health Ministry
Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported
United Hatzalah and the IDF's Search and Rescue Brigade are conducting searches at the reported sites where missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon.
Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation
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
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.
Alarming data: One in five children in Israel suffers from obesity
The Knesset Health Committee discussed worrying obesity statistics in Israel: one in five children and adolescents suffer from obesity, and nearly 60% of adults are overweight.
Health Ministry revises guidelines amid measles cases rise in Israel
The update comes as eight cases have been confirmed this year, against the backdrop of widespread outbreaks in the United States and Europe.
New hospital to open in Beersheba, expanding healthcare access across Israel's South
“Healthcare is a basic right,” said Dr. Avi Yitzhak, chief physician of Assuta Beersheba. “You shouldn’t have to be rich or live in the center to receive fair and high-quality medical care.”
Three hospitalized patients at Sheba attempt to take their own lives within 48-hour period
All three patients are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit after sustaining multiple fractures.
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Health Ministry unveils NIS 300M plan to fix Israel's child development system
Many parents face wait times of six months to a year for essential diagnostic and therapeutic services in the public system.
AI use by doctors poses risks to patient safety, warns Israeli health org.
LeMa'anchem chairman urges Health Ministry to establish AI usage guidelines and enforcement mechanisms.
