Moshe Bar Siman Tov
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.
Near-miss massacre: How one order saved Soroka’s patients under missile fire
Internist doctors blast Health Ministry ‘neglect, failure to keep promises’
Significant increase in number of smokers in detoxification programs - report
Arye Deri was personally involved in budget negotiations, Health Ministry says
Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov lauded Deri in a statement released shortly after the budget passed a government vote.
Israel's 2023 health basket set to include over 120 new drugs, treatments
The recommendations are sent to Israel's health and finance ministers and the National Health Council, which always give their approval before the additions go into effect.
Israeli doctor attacked by parents who don't want to stand in line
The doctor was slightly injured and the parents were both arrested. The incident took place at Soroka-University Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel.
Arye Deri begins battle against obesity after nixing soda tax
Health Minister Deri ordered the rapid implementation of a number of steps meant to combat obesity and diabetes.
Bar Siman Tov to 'Post:' Gov't must move fast in times of crisis
To gain public trust, you have to make fast and professional decisions.
Bar Siman Tov gets 'hundreds of requests' for isolation exemption
"A culture of bypassing the mechanism may have been created," he said. Sagi allegedly asked him for permission not to go into quarantine, then spoke with Grotto when he was refused.
Chezy Levy's appointment as D-G of Health Ministry approved
Levy replaces outgoing director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov, who held the post since 2015.
The government's response to coronavirus is a national embarrassment
The government of the State of Israel was caught completely unprepared and unequipped with the prospect of a pandemic.
Confounded by coronavirus? The 'legacy' of D-G Bar Siman Tov
Senior medical officials and others are beginning to grade Moshe Bar Siman Tov's management of the crisis.
Health Ministry retracts ease of coronavirus regulations on trains
"We are aware of the need for public transportation, but unfortunately we are not at a stage where we can approve such large crowds congregating."
Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov resigns
He held his role for the last five years, and worked in public service for the last 20.
