Health Ministry
Rambam, Rabin, and Sheba: Health Ministry reveals Israel's top hospitals
The index examines staffing levels, patient experience, and clinical outcomes and serves as the basis for performance-based incentive grants to hospitals.
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure
One in four Israeli youths has iron-deficiency anemia, these vegetables can help
Israel reports high rates of iron-deficiency anemia among children and teens; spinach leads five iron-rich vegetables, with vitamin C recommended to improve absorption.
Ten-year-old girl dies from flu as cases surge in central Israel
The flu epidemic in Israel has surpassed the usual threshold, with cases continuing to rise.
Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak
The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.
Court upholds full suspension of Dr. Guy Rofe’s license amid sexual assault charges
The verdict adopts the position of the Health Ministry, leaving in place its decision to bar the physician from practicing medicine in any capacity.
Dozens of Palestinians entered Israel on fake medical claims, health min. official arrested
The official, a resident of Jerusalem in his 40s, was also accused of trafficking dangerous medications.
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.
Israeli researcers develop tailor-made drug for child with rare genetic mutation
Against all odds, researchers developed an RNA drug to "silence" a defective gene copy, offering a path to improved quality of life for a child with a rare developmental disorder.
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.
Health Ministry confirms BRCA test fault isolated to two cases, nationwide review clear
The Health Ministry has concluded its investigation into faulty cancer tests, confirming that only two women were affected by erroneous results.
Urgent recall: Sterling smoked salmon found to have listeria contamination
The contamination has impacted only smoked salmon in the 100 gram package with the barcode 7290008340618, which was manufactured on 10/23/25.
