Ministry of Health
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.
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Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges
Israel faces early, severe flu season as Health Ministry urges mass vaccination
World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses in Israel drop 22% in 2024, Health Ministry reports
The HIV/AIDS incidence rate dropped from 4.1 to 3.2 new cases per 100,000 people in 2024, the ministry confirmed in data published on World AIDS Day.
Ten-year-old girl dies from flu as cases surge in central Israel
The flu epidemic in Israel has surpassed the usual threshold, with cases continuing to rise.
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.
MedEx Expands to Canada Alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh “On Tour” Events
Over 500 Attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour”
Government in disarray with six key ministries left without a minister - opinion
With no ministers appointed to crucial ministries such as health, welfare, and interior, the government is neglecting critical issues affecting citizens' well-being and rights.
Health ministry investigates malfunction in BRCA screening test after false negative results
The BRCA 14 nano-chip test, which is common in Israel, targets women of Ashkenazi and Ethiopian descent who have not been diagnosed with cancer.
Raising healthcare deducatables to harm Israel's sick and vulnerable
Higher copayments would likely increase the phenomenon of forgoing medicines and medical services due to cost, which may increase state revenues.
Health Ministry reveals decline of HIV/AIDS in Israel
The decrease in HIV/AIDS in Israel may be caused by number of immigrants and asylum seekers who arrived in Israel in 2023 the Ministry of Health suggested.
New clinic for healing hard-to-heal wounds in the North
The new clinic provides an exclusive answer in this field to the residents of the North. The opening of the clinic is the first step before the opening of a pressure chamber institute in the medical.
Mental health is the Health Ministry's most pressing issue, senior official says
As Israel grapples with the aftermath of war and ongoing crises, top health officials gathered to address the nation's mental health challenges.
