Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated early, warning of high infection rates among children and the risk of complications.
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center
Israel’s 2026-2027 school year opens Tuesday with new programs focusing on student resilience and belonging, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence.
Ex-Labor Party chair Shelly Yachimovich reveals months-long battle with pancreatic cancer
Yachimovich said that she has been under medical monitoring since the operation and that the results so far have been encouraging.
Health Min. reviews possible sperm donor genetic mismatch at Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv
The ministry is examining a private genetic test conducted abroad after a patient raised questions about whether the sperm donor used to conceive her child was genetically matched.
Doctors discover rare brain complication in boy after arrow strikes skull at summer camp
The incident occurred during an archery activity held as part of the camp's summer vacation program. One of the children fired an arrow that struck the upper part of the boy's nose.
At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds
According to data collected by The Israel Women’s Network (IWN) and presented in the “Great Women’s Survey 2026," at least 900,000 women have experienced violence from a partner or relative.
Israel to send aid mission after earthquakes devastate Venezuela, killing hundreds
Israel's Foreign and Health ministries are preparing official delegations and aid, while non-governmental organizations, including IsraAID and KKL-JNF, are also sending aid.
Israeli treatment that spared burn surgeries now aims to save limbs
An Israeli biotech company that transformed burn care is now testing whether the same pineapple-based technology can help millions of patients suffering from chronic wounds that refuse to heal.
Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants
The Health Ministry confirmed that laboratory tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in jars of Prinok baby fruit puree sold at two branches of Zol Begadol, a discount supermarket chain in Jerusalem.
Four infants hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming puree containing sedatives
Blood tests conducted on the infants found traces of benzodiazepines, a substance used in psychiatric medications and sedatives.
