Israeli health care

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

Red Cross workers prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, at the Nyamurongo cemetery in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 26, 2026.
MediWound’s EscharEx treatment, which is being tested in a global study for chronic wounds that fail to heal.

Israeli treatment that spared burn surgeries now aims to save limbs

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion

 An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

Israel's Sheba Hospital ranks seventh in list of world's best hospitals for Newsweek and Statista


President Herzog inaugurates Meuhedet’s Ra’am Medical Center in Rehovot

Calling it “a significant development for the future of public medicine in Israel,” Herzog says, as Meuhedet unveils its largest and most advanced facility.

Cutting the ribbon at the new Ra'am Center.

Not a status, but series of moments: What it truly means to become Israeli - opinion

A British immigrant reflects on becoming Israeli, through war, work, family, and small daily moments that shape a true sense of belonging in Israel.

A woman picking out produce at a market.

Health Ministry recalls oxygen canisters after deaths of two women raises concerns over toxins

All canisters from the company Salem Yaakov and Sons are to be taken out of service immediately. Other canisters must be checked to ensure they are labeled correctly.

Medical oxygen canisters are seen for the reopening of the dedicated children's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) ward which reopened as a response to increased infections among Israel's children at Sheba Medical Center in the Israeli city of Ramat Gan, on January 11, 2022.

Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025

Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.

Mental health [illustrative]

Bar-Ilan President unveils vision to make Israel a global ''Health Nation' through innovation

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Prof. Arie Zaban details Bar-Ilan’s growth, health-tech ambitions, and support for reserve soldiers

Prof. Arie Zaban ,President Bar-Ilan University

Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets

Under the agreement with Royalty Pharma, the companies will jointly develop the anti-IL-15 antibody, TEV-'408, which is in a phase 1b trial for the treatment of vitiligo

Logo of Teva Pharmaceutical

Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges

Health Ministry updates sperm bank rules as demand rises and fewer people donate, capping families per donor at 12, tightening genetic screening, and new import standards to improve safe donations.

(Illustrative) Medically accurate illustration of human sperms.

Israel's life expectancy is rising, but can continue to rise higher - opinion

Congratulations to the State of Israel. Well done. Now, let’s do even better.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Longer life, lower expenditure: Israel ranks fourth in life expectancy among OECD countries

New data indicates that life expectancy in Israel has jumped to almost a full additional year, leaving Israel at #4 in OECD rankings.

Senior citizens enjoy a tour of the Kiryat Meir neighbourhood of Tel Aviv. July 28, 2024.

Israel’s healthcare through an olah’s eyes: one woman’s story of struggle and strength

The combination of language barriers, bureaucracy, and cultural differences can make even routine appointments overwhelming.

 Test results are often difficult to understand in Hebrew.