Health Ministry
The hard data: Thousands wounded, evacuated from their homes in Operation Rising Lion
The wounded, the homeless, the anxious, and the high alert – this is what the Israeli health system looked like after two weeks of fighting.
“We’re Always Ready”: Inside ASSUTA ASHDOD PUBLIC HOSPITAL’s Unshakable Wartime Setup
Strike on Soroka is a serious escalation, Health Minister Uriel Busso tells 'Post'
Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion
Health equity report exposes gaps in healthcare between central Israel and the periphery
The district with the highest life expectancy in Israel is Judea and Samaria, followed by the Central district. Meanwhile, the northern and southern districts continue to show the lowest figures.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
Dozens of Israeli children develop malignant tumors from sperm donor
The Health Ministry issued an unusual warning following the discovery of a sperm donor who carried a rare syndrome that increases the risk of many types of cancer in offspring.
Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months
Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.
One-in-five Israelis smoke cigarettes, 30% higher than global average, report finds
A first-of-its-kind survey among haredi youth found that 54% of those in high schools and 80% of those in dropout programs have experimented with smoking.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Israel to shorten medical internship in move to prevent doctor shortage
This long-anticipated change follows years of debate and delay, with the Health Ministry consulting with hospital directors, medical school deans, experts, and interns on the matter.
Government to promote plan for integrating haredim into medical studies
The goal is to develop a dedicated framework for training haredi doctors, with recommendations to be submitted to the health minister within 90 days.
Alarming data: One in five children in Israel suffers from obesity
The Knesset Health Committee discussed worrying obesity statistics in Israel: one in five children and adolescents suffer from obesity, and nearly 60% of adults are overweight.
Health Ministry revises guidelines amid measles cases rise in Israel
The update comes as eight cases have been confirmed this year, against the backdrop of widespread outbreaks in the United States and Europe.
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.”
