Health Ministry
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says
The Health Ministry confirmed Israel’s first West Nile fever case of 2026, while officials said the location where the Tel Aviv resident was infected remains unconfirmed.
Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns
Hospitals, clinics and family health centers: Nursing staff declare labor dispute
Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah
First case of hantavirus diagnosed in Israel after patient's visit to Eastern Europe
However, unlike the outbreak of the South American Andes strain currently drawing attention aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the Israeli was infected with a European strain of the virus.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
Drew Warshaw is running for the position of New York comptroller, but when discussing Israel bonds, he’s getting his facts wrong
Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The ministry said the incident was handled without delay and did not interrupt services at the bureau. It did not say who was responsible or whether any suspects had been identified.
Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms
At least two of the toddlers were hospitalized in suspected food poisoning cases. The incidents occurred at two daycare centers operating under the same management, initial information shows.
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
An internal document from the Ministry of Health reveals the depth of the preparations, which include increasing the number of teams operating around the clock and the number of intensive care units.
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
The ministry warns unvaccinated individuals and parents of infants with one dose at 6–11 months to avoid large gatherings in outbreak areas.
One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion
The Israeli Basket of Health Services now includes preimplantation genetic testing and in vitro fertilization (PGT-IVF) for individuals carrying three specific genetic markers.
Netanyahu: Operation Roaring Lion may reshape Israel’s role in the Middle East
"The defensive side is, first and foremost, the will of the people and the strength of the citizens. The strength of the citizens is also the strength of those who care for them, and that is you."
