Health Ministry
Israel prepares for effects of 'Godzilla' El Niño with Health Ministry drills
El Niño typically peaks around December, but Israelis could see more rain and flooding in early autumn because of the strength of this year's weather event.
Health Ministry advances regulations requiring iodine enrichment for table salt
Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend
Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak
The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.
Court upholds full suspension of Dr. Guy Rofe’s license amid sexual assault charges
The verdict adopts the position of the Health Ministry, leaving in place its decision to bar the physician from practicing medicine in any capacity.
Dozens of Palestinians entered Israel on fake medical claims, health min. official arrested
The official, a resident of Jerusalem in his 40s, was also accused of trafficking dangerous medications.
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.
Israeli researcers develop tailor-made drug for child with rare genetic mutation
Against all odds, researchers developed an RNA drug to "silence" a defective gene copy, offering a path to improved quality of life for a child with a rare developmental disorder.
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries advised against entering the water at several points due to a high level of bacterial contamination.
Health Ministry confirms BRCA test fault isolated to two cases, nationwide review clear
The Health Ministry has concluded its investigation into faulty cancer tests, confirming that only two women were affected by erroneous results.
Urgent recall: Sterling smoked salmon found to have listeria contamination
The contamination has impacted only smoked salmon in the 100 gram package with the barcode 7290008340618, which was manufactured on 10/23/25.
Tanzanian student Joshua Loitu Mollel identified as hostage returned Wednesday night, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office expressed that it shared in the sorrow of Mollel's family.
Smaller hospitals beat out larger ones in patient satisfaction, Health Ministry shows - survey
Health Ministry survey shows small community hospitals leading, big centers trailing as patients praise staff and fault crowded, noisy wards.
