Dr. Itay Gal
His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved.
In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.
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Far from over: Released Gaza hostages begin road to recovery
Many of the additional hostages are expected to be released in the coming days.
Personal nutritionist, tailored menu: Returning Gaza hostages given strict diet as rehab begins
As one of the dietitians accompanying the hostages said: "The food here is not just fuel for the body, it is also part of the emotional healing process."
Dr to Maariv: Each hostage receives personalized dietitian, choosing food important psychologically
Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus's Prof. Noa Elikim Raz and Dr. Sigal Frishman discuss the care and rehabilitation process for the 20 hostages recently freed from Hamas captivity.
Hostages arriving at hospital combines 'excitement, anxiety, tears of relief,' doctor tells Maariv
Rabin Medical Center's Dr. Lena Feldman Koren shares insights on the emotional and medical care provided to returning hostages, detailing the preparations, personalized treatment for their recovery.
What hormonal changes, psychological effects mean for freed captives - explainer
In their first few days back to freedom, the hostages will need, and are set to have, a full support system of doctors, psychologists, and dietitians.
Health Ministry instructs hospitals to prepare for treatment of hostages under severe malnutrition
According to estimates by health system officials, most of the abductees now returning to Israel suffered from severe malnutrition and are at risk of developing "refeeding syndrome."
Israel readies DNA and CT scans to identify hostages’ remains
Teams are preparing to identify the fallen hostages, determine the causes of death, and support families, using scientific methods and human compassion
Israeli forensic team completes preparations to identify bodies of 28 hostages
Dozens of experts are preparing for one of Israel’s most difficult operations: the identification of 28 Israeli hostages whose bodies are being returned from Hamas captivity.
Three children hospitalized after eating cannabis-laced cookies
According to their parents, the family had traveled to visit Ramallah, where at a candy stall the children asked to buy cookies that "looked like Oreos.”
The tragedy continues: Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles
A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.