Ministries of Health and Environmental Protection warn against entering several streams in the north after water tests showed irregularities, including Banias, Hatzbani, Jordan, Meshusim, Gilabon, Zaki, Yehudiyah, Tzalmon and Kziv.
The Ministry of Health says a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo developed a fever and is being treated in isolation at Soroka Hospital as testing and an epidemiological investigation get underway.
Prof. Mitch Schwaber says he asked a senior BBC correspondent how the network would ensure accuracy in a report on Gaza's health situation after citing six examples of what he described as errors and journalistic negligence.
A new report presents, for the first time, a comprehensive picture of waiting times for MRI tests and elective surgeries in Israel.
The strike is expected to affect about 60,000 employees in hospitals, clinics, and maternal and child health centers, who say the state has failed to improve working conditions.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal network that manufactured, distributed, and exported anabolic steroids disguised as cosmetic products.
New Health Ministry report estimates nearly 40% of Israelis are exposed to cigarette smoke infiltrating their homes from neighboring apartments, affecting some four million people.
Israel's Health Ministry updates national childhood vaccination schedule, moving second MMRV dose from first grade to 18 months of age to provide earlier protection against measles.
The Health Ministry announced that test results for two people who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo came back negative for Ebola.
Health Ministry announces that another person is suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and developing symptoms including fever, headache, and diarrhea.
Ministry of Health isolates a patient at Rambam Hospital under suspicion of Ebola after they returned from the DRC with a fever and headache.
The Health Ministry provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the contamination of “Prinok" brand baby food purees sold at two supermarkets in Jerusalem.
The managers of the two stores where the products were sold have been summoned for police questioning after it was revealed that both branches operated without a business license and under poor sanitary conditions.
Data from the new smoking report by the Israel Ministry of Health reveals that one out of every four deaths in the country is caused by tobacco and nicotine.
Israel's Health Ministry issues recommendations following Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.
Senior economic official criticizes proposal to obligate Israeli hospitals to treat injured Gazans, warning it would come at the expense of Israeli patients.
Health Ministry, Sheba Medical Center, warn tuberculosis patient exposed 750 patients, including 300 infants, along with thousands of staff and visitors.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday evening was briefed by Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov, on the healthcare system's activities during the campaign.
Health Ministry orders recall of shelled pistachios due to aflatoxin contamination.
Unvaccinated six-year-old boy brought to hospital in critical condition. Pronounced dead after attempts to revive him.
Health Ministry announces massive pistachio product recalls following discovery of aflatoxins at unusually high levels.
Ministry warns unvaccinated individuals to avoid large events in outbreak areas and recommends accelerated immunization schedule.
The Health Ministry has ordered six children not vaccinated against measles removed from their kindergartens as part of a fight against a significant measles outbreak in various parts of Israel.
Health Ministry, Teva, announce expansion of voluntary recall of specific batches of Nutrilon Stage 1 and Nutrilon AR infant formulas.
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, who lead Israel through the coronavirus pandemic and measles outbreak, announces she will resign her position.
The Health Ministry has published a report ranking Israel's hospitals on a series of healthcare criteria.
New Health Ministry guidelines aim to increase pool of sperm donors, reduce risk of genetic illnesses among offspring. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment.
Four-year-old boy from northern Israel dies of influenza complications, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths from flu this year to five.
The Health Ministry reports an early and sharp rise in influenza cases, with 166 children hospitalized and eight in intensive care as the highly contagious A/H3N2 strain drives widespread infection.
The Health Ministry announced that an 11-month-old unvaccinated infant with no preexisting conditions passed away from complications of the measles.
The Ministry of Health announces that flu season has begun earlier than usual, with cases rising steeply. As a result, the Epidemic Response Team will convene for a special meeting.
The Ministry of Health reported that a six-year-old boy, who had been generally healthy and vaccinated against influenza, died after a rapid deterioration in his condition.
Key committee approves Health Ministry proposal enabling medical professionals to share essential information when they identify a real risk of future harm.
Leket Israel's report reveals that in the past decade food worth about NIS 211B was destroyed. Government ministries have begun to act to reduce the phenomenon.
The Health Ministry said a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl who was not vaccinated against the flu died after being rushed to hospital in serious condition.
Health Ministry orders closure of Haifa branch of Rami Levy supermarket, following serious sanitation failures.
A., 30 years old, sues Health Ministry for seven million NIS, claiming the State hid the fact that she was born via egg donation.
Unvaccinated girl infects at least two doctors with measles; both are in quarantine in mild condition.
The number of confirmed measles cases in the current outbreak has surpassed 1,800, and the Health Ministry estimates that thousands more have not been diagnosed. Twenty patients are in intensive care, one of them in critical condition and connected to an ECMO machine. Seven infants have died - none of them vaccinated.
Hospitals, Health Ministry, preparing for the largest hostage admittance operation thus far. 'We are preparing for the worst of all and hoping for good.'
Deputy head of the Public Health Division at the Ministry of Health talks about efforts to make life-saving measles vaccines accessible to parts of the population who are unaware of the danger.
Investigations ongoing as Health Ministry and Assaf Harofeh provide details on data leak following Yom Kippur cyberattack.
Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.
Vegetable company issues recalls of red cabbage products following routine inspection; consumers urged not to eat affected batches.
A newly released report from the Health Ministry’s Medical Division reveals the severe physical and psychological toll endured by hostages who were held in Gaza, painting a stark picture of the dangers still facing those who remain in captivity.
Health Ministry warns of heavy to extreme heat across Israel, urges public to avoid the sun, stay hydrated, and remain in air-conditioned spaces.
Israel's Health Ministry rolls out digital vaccination record linked to the National Vaccination Database, aiming to improve care and monitor regional immunization levels.
Maya brand chocolate lentils recalled after banned food coloring E171 found in a batch expiring in October; consumers are urged not to eat the product.
Israel’s Health Ministry advising genetic testing for those conceived via sperm donations in central Israel from 1974 to 1985, after discovering donor carried a Lynch syndrome mutation linked to elevated cancer risk.
A postwar survey shows smoking rate higher than the OECD average, with twice the rate of smoking among the Arab public as compared to Jewish citizens.
Health Ministry warns of public exposure in Ben Gurion Airport and Cinema City; urges immediate vaccination for the unprotected.
The unvaccinated 11-year-old girl and her father returned to Israel while still carrying the illness. An epidemiological investigation to locate anyone who was in contact with them.
Ministry of Health appoints professional teams to assess medical response, evacuation of casualties, mental health, and general operations during the war.
Health Ministry sends guidelines to hospitals preparing to receive released hostages ahead of impending ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The National Transplant Center reports an increase in kidney transplants. Approximately 1,481 patients are registered on the waiting list for an organ donation.
'Report highlights horrors the hostages endured, reveals the brutality of the enemy with whom Israel is engaged; global community must utilize all available means to end this cruelty and bring the hostages home,' Health Minister Uriel Busso says.
The Ministry of Health issues update on two patients in the Haifa region with measles, who were not vaccinated against the illness.
Ministry of Health investigates possible connection between the death of a newborn and the controversial method that has been previously banned in Israel.
Forensic examinations of the six bodies of the hostages which were recovered on Saturday found that they were shot to death at point-blank by Hamas terrorists in the past 48-72 hours.
