Israeli Health System

Overview of the Israeli health system: Advantages and problems

The right to medical assistance is one of the fundamental and inalienable rights of every citizen of Israel.

Pres. Herzog praises Israel's nurses: You are a source of pride

Ahead of International Nurses Day, President Herzog hosts distinguished nurses from across the Israeli healthcare system.

She was headed home - but then returned to the hospital

Ayala Raziel-Shefi, ER nurse at the Galilee Medical Center, tells of the scene at a deadly traffic accident. 'It was like a battlefield.'

Naftali Bennett at Arutz Sheva

'Livelihood and Land of Israel don't conflict'

Yamina Chairman: Netanyahu gave up in face of loss of governance. In all his 32 years in Knesset, he didn't touch justice system.

Only 66% of one-year-olds are vaccinated

New Health Ministry report on early childhood care, hospital wait times, shows improvement in health care, but leaves much to be desired.

New study examines Israel's hospital system

Taub Center examines failings in Israel's hospital system, results emphasize disparities between center and periphery.

Nurses to go on strike beginning Tuesday morning

Nurses to begin strike after negotiations with Finance and Health ministries fail.

Israelis' medical records to be put online for research

Cabinet approves national plan for digital health as a national growth engine.

Minorities' poor health care harms childrens' learning ability

800 million people spend at least 10% of household budget on health care expenses.

Doctor removes screw from six-year-old's nose

Screw flies out of computer keyboard, enters Haifa boy's nose.

13% of haredim too poor for medical treatment

New study indicates that 13% of haredim refrain from necessary medical treatment due to monetary concerns.

Study: Number of blind people globally to triple by 2050

More patients are vision-impaired than ever before; new study suggests how countries can lessen the health burden and improve lives.

Israel's health system ranks as one of the best globally

Comparative study shows Israelis enjoy top health care, but need to work on environmental protection.

Sanders: Repealing Trump healthcare proposal 'major victory'

Bernie Sanders calls withdrawal of GOP health bill ‘victory,’ Reform movement urges expanding coverage.

Poll: Israelis distrustful of hospital doctors

New poll shows Israelis far more likely to trust doctors at their local clinic than hospital staff.

Nurses Back to Work, But Can State Afford Them?

Israel's nurses were back at work Thursday morning, after a lengthy strike by nurses was settled with a new work agreement.

17-Day-Old Nurses' Strike Ends

Agreement between nurses and Finance Ministry will see the nurses' salaries being increased over 4.5 years.

State Democrats, ADL Blast Maine Governor for 'Gestapo' Remarks

State Democrats are lashing out at Maine Governor Paul LePage after he compared the IRS to the Nazi Gestapo.

Court Upholds Obamacare As Tax

Was Obama's Supreme Court Victory A Tactical Or Strategic Win?

It was hailed as a win for the Obama Administration. The jury is still out over whether the Supreme Court ruling will help or hurt Obama.

Doctors Practically on Strike

Hospitals and medical clinics around the country are on a part-time Sabbath schedule, as the doctors’ near-strike climbs a notch.

Israeli Research Reveals How to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack

Good news for heart attack patients: 11 years of research in Israel by US National Health Care Services shows how to reduce the risk.

More Preemies, Better Care in Israeli Hospitals

One in eight babies in Israel is born prematurely and needs intensive care. Maayenei HaYeshuah Hospital saves two 23-week babies.

Nurses Warn Hospitals are Dangerously Overcrowded

Hospital are dangerously full; wards could be closed to new patients in just two weeks, the Nurses' Union warns.

Good OECD Report Card for Israel in Health Sector

Israel has a good report card in the health sector in comparison with other OECD nations, as seen in data just released by the Ministry of Health.

PM Tells Hareidi Party: Ashkelon Emergency Room is Staying Put

Deputy Health Minister wanted emergency room relocated because of graves uncovered beneath it. UTJ not expected to leave coalition.

Teva's Injection-Free Growth Hormone Shot Wins FDA Approval

Children requiring human growth hormone will no longer face the fright and pain of shots, thanks to Teva Pharmaceuticals' needle-free injection.