Health Ministry

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.

An illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depicts the 2019 N

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.

By AVICHAI HAIM
10/04/2025

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.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

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

"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.

Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products

Israel is set to become one of the first countries in the world to mandate shocking images on cigarette packaging.

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