Health Ministry
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
How it will work: Nationwide vaccination against deadly respiratory virus for infants begins
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms
'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.
Israel lags when it comes to requiring addition of iodine to salt
The topic is to be raised yet again later on July 16 in the Knesset Health Committee, but whether it will take serious action is not certain.
Moved 'like a sack of potatoes': Mothers of soldiers slam hospitals for medical neglect
During the meeting, Inbal, the mother of Ido Nehamad, who was shot by a sniper a year and a half ago and remains unconscious, criticized the systems responsible for her son's care.
'As if suffering could be graded': Initiative calls on full, immediate release of all hostages
Bo'u is "led by top professionals in the fields of physical and mental health in Israel, aimed at rescuing the hostages and preserving Israeli society," their website states.
Israel’s bold move: Exploring AI regulation in healthcare - opinion
Regulatory sandboxes in this domain must address the privacy of patient data, the safety and efficacy of treatments, and strict compliance with medical standards.
Israel to integrate mental health centers into general hospitals
The initiative aims to enhance the hospitalization experience for patients, whether they require mental health care or general medical treatment.
The hard data: Thousands wounded, evacuated from their homes in Operation Rising Lion
The wounded, the homeless, the anxious, and the high alert – this is what the Israeli health system looked like after two weeks of fighting.
