Health Ministry

Newborn brought to the hospital - but was already gone

Staff at Hadassah Hospital warn against home-style births without medical supervision, consider whether tragedy could have been averted.

Salmonella saga: 'The public demands answers'

In special Knesset debate regarding recent Salmonella food infections, MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli blasts Health Ministry officials.

Tehina company shut down over Salmonella infection

'Hansich' tehina company shut down until further notice by Health Ministry; 'Irresponsible, negligent, and unprofessional conduct.'

Health Ministry issues travel advisory for Florida over Zika

Israel's Ministry of Health issues an advisory on travel to southern Florida, due to Zika virus concerns.

Why did the Health Ministry pull its viral snack video?

Report reveals food companies desperately made a deal to pull campaign exposing just how unhealthy their snacks are.

West Nile virus descends upon Israel

After four reported cases, Health Ministry warns to take precautions against outbreak of the dangerous virus.

Bad Booze: Health Ministry issues warning

Israeli officials discover alcoholic beverages containing dangerous ingredients that can cause seizures, nausea and vomiting.

'New mothers want rest, not Arab feasts'

Report finds that maternity wards separate between Jewish, Arab patients. MK Tibi: 'We must not give in to such racist attitudes.'

Abortions down in Israel

With abortion clinics in the United States closing at a record pace, abortions in Israel continue to drop sharply.

Health Ministry to provide preventative drug against HIV

In new pilot project, Health Ministry will include PREP, a preventative drug against HIV as part of HMO package.

With rain, wind and cold, Israel's first winter storm is upon us

Peak of the storm will hit overnight Friday with 20 centimeters of snow predicted on Mount Hermon, and light snow anticipated in Jerusalem.

Knesset bans smoking on school grounds

Revolutionary measure to combat widespread smoking phenomenon from influencing teens at school.

Coming soon: Physician Assistants

Israel's medical system to branch out beyond doctors and nurses in response to emergency room overcrowding.

Medical marijuana to land in pharmacies 'soon'

Following approval by professional medical board, Health Minister's initiative to sell medical marijuana at pharmacies will be implemented.

West Nile Fever Makes Comeback in Israel

The Health Ministry has issued a warning to Israelis to watch out for mosquitoes, as West Nile Fever makes a comeback.

Litzman: Lapid's Only Achievement is the Increase in My Salary

Soon-to-be Health Minister mocks Yesh Atid chairman over appeal which resulted in Litzman's upgrade to minister.

Alarming Report: 8,000 Smoking Related Deaths in Israel a Year

New Health Ministry report finds that nearly one in five Israelis smoke, with many others being exposed to secondhand smoke.

Have You Seen This Dog? If So, See Doctors ASAP

Ministry of Health urges Israelis who visited Meron this month who came in contact with this dog to be checked for rabies immediately.

Study: More Israelis Turning to Private Healthcare

Elective surgeries rose dramatically since 2007 at private hospitals, Ministry of Health reveals.

Lapid Threatens Netanyahu with High Court Petition

If Netanyahu refuses to appoint health miniter, leaving minsitry in hands of UTJ, Lapid threatened, Yesh Atid will turn to High Court.

Israel’s Health Ministry is Deterring French Aliyah

Many French medical professionals cannot receive licenses in Israel, yet quick fixes to correct the problem have been delayed for years.

Haredi Party UTJ Features Seculars, Woman in TV Ad

For the first time, haredi party United Torah Jewry has produced an election ad for television that includes a woman.

Israeli Medical Students: Keep Us in Israel

300 students pen letter to PM, Deputy Health Minister demanding government assistance to keep them studying in their home country.

Hanegbi Appointed Deputy Health Minister

Cabinet votes to appoint Tzahi Hanegbi as Deputy Health Minister and Tzipi Hotovely as Deputy Science Minister.

Study Shows Wide Gaps in Hospital Services

Depending on the procedure, Israelis can find themselves waiting just a few days - or years - for a non-emergency procedure or operation

Ministerial Committee Passes Water Recycling Bill

A purifier in every home? Bill to recycle sink, shower water for reuse passes in Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Student Org: Stop Using Taxpayer Money to Treat Wounded Syrians

Students for Israel complains to Health Ministry about 32 million shekel cost of treating Syrian refugees, saying 'Israelis are human too.'

Poll: Three Quarters of Hospital 'Customers' Satisfied

A Health Minsitry poll showed that the large majority of Israelis are satisfied with the care they get in hospitals.

Sharp Decline in Number of Israeli Hospital Beds

11% fewer beds per population since 2009, Ministry of Health says - despite government effort to add more nationwide.

Holy City, High Health: J'lem Has Lowest Cancer Rates in Israel

Jerusalemites' cancer morbidity 17% lower than national average; Judea-Samaria also among the healthiest places to live in Israel.

Report: Hospital Mismanagement Wasted Organ

Accusations levied against Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center for preventing liver transplant over intraoffice politics.

Israeli Doctors Scold Lapid: 'Deficit Endangers Patient Health'

In a sharply-worded letter, the Israeli Medical Association calls on Lapid to immediately allocate 600 million NIS to government hospitals.

Ministry: Tanning Beds Cause Cancer

The Health Ministry has placed tanning beds on a list of products and devices that “definitely” cause cancer.

Cases of West Nile Virus Diagnosed in Israel

Health Ministry releases figures on potentially dangerous virus; three diagnosed cases reported in July.

Drinking Water Scare in Jerusalem

150,000 Jerusalem residents in nine neighborhoods warned not to use tap water for drinking, dishes, or other use until further notice.

High-Ranking Official Resigns over Hadassah Hospital Crisis

Professor Roni Gamzu, Director of the Health Ministry, announces end to four-year tenure as of this June.

Who Will Take Care of Adelle?

Hospital to send home toddler who was badly disabled in rock attack, but parents do not have the equipment she needs.

Protests at Prime Minister's Office: 'Save Hadassah Hospital'

Demonstrators picket Prime Minister's Office, call on Health Minister to do something about Hadassah hospital crisis, impending collapse.

Health Ministry: J-M Bus Depot Most Polluted Site in Israel

Israelis taking the bus from the the Jerusalem Central Bus Depot should stay off the boarding platforms, the Health Ministry said

Magen David Adom and Hatzalah to Make Peace, Cooperate

Ministry of Health decides to unite competing medic services, to reduce strife between the two groups.

Prescription Drug Prices in Israel to Drop by 5.6%

Price drop set for December 1; continues trend of 33% reduction since 2008.

Knesset Committee: Mandatory AIDS Testing For Pregnant Women

Israel AIDS Task Force tests all Knesset MKs in push to mandate HIV screenings

Comptroller: What is Govt. Doing to Save Hadassah Hospital?

State Comptroller: Health Ministry cannot ignore Hadassah hospitals’ woes - Hadassah serves 1 million people.

Sandbox Spreads Disease in Jerusalem Preschool

Parents of children enrolled in a preschool in Jerusalem's Pat neighborhood claim sandbox has not been cleaned for years.

Heat Wave to Hit Wednesday

Hot weather will last through Yom Kippur holiday - Health Ministry issues warning for the elderly.

Report: Polio Virus Discovered in Jerusalem

Wild polio virus discovered Monday in waste water system in Israel's capital. Min. of Health urges citizens to get vaccinated.

Health Ministry Answers Questions on Polio Vaccine

Anti-polio operation spreads to entire country, with parents asked to bring young children in to get the oral vaccine.

Anti-Polio Operation to be Expanded to All of Israel

The Ministry of Health has decided that the operation to vaccinate children against the polio virus will be expanded to all of Israel.

Anti-Polio Op. Faces Vaccine Fears

Mass immunization may be slowed as activist groups argue vaccines are dangerous.

Health Ministry’s Anti-Polio Op Begins

Health Ministry urges vaccines after finding 2.5% of children in south carry polio virus.

Tel Aviv Marathon Death Prompts Sweeping Rule Changes

The death of a runner in last March's Tel Aviv Marathon has prompted the Health Ministry to issue rules for marathon sponsors

Israel to Provide Health Insurance to Illegals?

Min. German says: “We are obligated, as a state, to treat people of all classes.”

Govt. to Decide on Medical Marijuana Eligibility

Some 11,000 Israelis are currently being treated with medical marijuana – enough to catch the attention of the government and Knesset

Health Ministry Rethinks Blood Donor Criteria

Health Minister asks experts to reconsider the ban on blood donations from those in male homosexual relationships.

BMW Not 'Green Enough' for Health Minister

Yael German has turned down her ministerial BMW, but she cannot get the hybrid car she really wants.

Health Ministry Promotes Whole Grain Products

The Health Ministry will allow bakers and bread manufacturers to use a “seal of approval” if they use whole grain flour

Bibi: Our Changes Mean Israelis Live Longer

PM Netanyahu praises his government’s new investment in health, says new OECD ratings show the strategy is paying off.

Interns Petition High Court

State Warns of Collective Bargaining Collapse If Interns Win

The fight of interns for higher wages than specified in the collective bargaining agreement has reached the high court

Jerusalem Upgrades Arab Part of Shiloach Neighborhood

Jerusalem raises the quality of life in Arab neighborhoods, changing attitudes; on Sunday, a new infant care center opened in Shiloach.

Health Ministry Warning on BPA Bottles

The health ministry has warned against using baby bottles with Bisphenol A (BPA).