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.

 Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.
 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock

Flu shot

Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North

Evidence found in the home of man accused of selling fake measles preventative and cure.

Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure


Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts

Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list - report

"Out of the thousands of tests performed, 58 carriers were identified, but no couple was found in which both partners were carriers," the Health Ministry said.

 Illustrative image of scientific research.

Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products

Israel is set to become one of the first countries in the world to mandate shocking images on cigarette packaging.

 Decayed organs, ventilated smokers, and children enveloped in smoke

Freed hostages suffered severe starvation, muscle loss in captivity, Israel confirms

Some of the hostages drank diluted water or seawater, which also affected their immune systems and led to infections.

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, in Khan Yunis, Gaza, February 15, 2025

Mental health issues may be underreported on gun license requests - comptroller

As the rate of harm to mental health in the country increased, the number of gun license requests being sent to the Health Ministry for review should have remained constant or increased.

 A gun with bullets on table

Israel issues mental health guidelines for freed Hamas hostages

Israel’s Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating former Hamas hostages, focusing on trauma recovery, reintegration, and mental health support.

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

Health Ministry urges public to respect privacy of hostages, families ahead of Saturday release

The ministry expressed solidarity with the families of those who have not yet returned and reaffirmed its hope for the safe return of all hostages.

 A protest sign is seen at Hostages' Square, in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025

Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify - opinion

The integration of new technologies and treatment paradigms into the country’s health system each year enhances patients’ quality of life and enables many to manage their illnesses more effectively.

 Dividing cancer cell

Ex-hostages in stable condition as recovery begins, initial indications suggest

The four freed hostages were admitted to the third floor of Schneider Children's Medical Center and began a series of medical exams.

Liri Albag doing a heart sign from the helicopter window.

Health Ministry announces medical protocol for hostages returned from Hamas captivity

Procedures include pregnancy tests, checks for starvation and nutrient imbalance, and private psychological treatment.

Aviv Asher, 2,5-year-old, her sister Raz Asher, 4,5-year-old, and mother Doron, react as they meet with Yoni, Raz and Aviv's father and Doron's husband after they returned to Israel to the designated complex at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.