Health Ministry
First case of hantavirus diagnosed in Israel after patient's visit to Eastern Europe
However, unlike the outbreak of the South American Andes strain currently drawing attention aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the Israeli was infected with a European strain of the virus.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day
New hospital to open in Beersheba, expanding healthcare access across Israel's South
“Healthcare is a basic right,” said Dr. Avi Yitzhak, chief physician of Assuta Beersheba. “You shouldn’t have to be rich or live in the center to receive fair and high-quality medical care.”
Three hospitalized patients at Sheba attempt to take their own lives within 48-hour period
All three patients are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit after sustaining multiple fractures.
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Health Ministry unveils NIS 300M plan to fix Israel's child development system
Many parents face wait times of six months to a year for essential diagnostic and therapeutic services in the public system.
AI use by doctors poses risks to patient safety, warns Israeli health org.
LeMa'anchem chairman urges Health Ministry to establish AI usage guidelines and enforcement mechanisms.
Health Ministry announces plan to simplify, speed up medicine approval process
The new framework aims to shorten the time on register new medications in Israel, making drugs more readily available to the public - without compromising safety or quality.
Israel signs MoU for health cooperation with Albania
As part of the agreement, both sides also committed to advancing cooperation in medical research and the development of medical devices and technologies.
Over 500 Jewish healthcare professionals gather at MedEx to strengthen Israel’s medical workforce
The event was organized by Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry, Health Ministry, Negev, Galilee, and the National Resilience Ministry in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.
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.
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.
