Health Ministry
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Health Ministry, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
France Reports First Ebola Case in Current African Outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in the current African outbreak, involving a doctor who returned from Congo and was isolated immediately. Officials say the public risk is ve…
Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe
Israel’s Health Ministry has temporarily barred two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches from selling food and cosmetics after the Prinek baby puree probe. Investigators found benzodi…
Lebanese Health Ministry: Three Killed in Vehicle Strike Near Nabatieh
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle in the Nabatieh area. The report gave no further details about the victims, the attacker, or the w…
MK Demands Disciplinary Action Against Psychologist Over Anti-LGBTQ Views
MK Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu asked the Health Ministry to discipline psychologist Hila Mordechai after a Channel 13 investigation alleged she promoted anti-LGBTQ views and conversion t…
Tick-borne spotted fever outbreak in Emek Hefer kindergarten raises alarm over delays
A mother in Emek Hefer says her daughter was diagnosed with spotted fever only after several misdiagnoses and a delayed hospital visit. Doctors and officials warned the disease ca…
Health Ministry Shuts Down Haifa Butcher Shop Over Serious Violations
Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of the Haifa butcher shop “Shwik Hachi Taim” after inspectors found serious sanitary, structural, and operational violations…
Health Ministry warns against buying Prince tahini products over possible stolen salmonella-tainted stock
Israel’s Health Ministry warned consumers not to buy certain Prince tahini products after suspecting recalled, salmonella-tainted stock was stolen before destruction. The alert co…
Rabid Wolf Found in Kiryat Shmona, Eight People Exposed
Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona, in the Upper Galilee. Eight people exposed to the animal were sent for preventive treatment, and the public was to…
European Jewish leaders warn Belgian circumcision case could reshape minority rights
The European Jewish Association held an emergency conference in Brussels over Belgian legal action against circumcisers, warning it could set a Europe-wide precedent against minor…
Former patient sues fertility specialist over Georgia egg-import affair
Hagar Izak Levy is suing fertility specialist Prof. Yaakov לברון for up to NIS 2.5 million over alleged negligence in the Georgia egg-import affair. She says unlawful embryo stora…
French Doctor Diagnosed With Ebola After Congo Aid Mission, First Case in Current European Outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in the current African outbreak in a doctor who returned from Congo. He was isolated and contact tracing began, while officials said the wide…
National Security Ministry Rejects Claim of Fertility Preservation for Terrorists
Israel’s National Security Ministry denied allegations that terrorist prisoners are receiving fertility preservation treatment. The denial came after MK Michal Waldiger called on…
Health Ministry moves up second measles shot as child vaccination delays are blamed on clinic shortages
Israel’s Health Ministry is moving the second MMRV dose to age 18 months starting July 1 for children born from 2025. Officials said vaccination delays are mainly caused by shorta…
From Psychiatry Clinic to TikTok: How Israel Is Changing the Mental Health Conversation
The Health Ministry says mental health in Israel must be discussed as an everyday issue, not only during crises. It is using the “All That Helps” project with Assi Azar, Avi Ohayo…
Auditor Slams Last-Minute Billions in Budget Transfers to Ministries
Israel’s comptroller says the Finance Ministry pushed billions of shekels in budget transfers too late in 2024, often minutes before year-end. He says the practice damaged legalit…
Health Ministry readies Ebola isolation tent amid Africa outbreak fears
Israel’s Health Ministry has approved reconstructing an Ebola isolation tent from emergency storage at a cost of up to 513,654 shekels. Officials said the move is a precaution ami…
Prof. Sigal Sadetsky Appointed Permanent Head of Public Health Division
Israel’s Health Ministry made Prof. Sigal Sadetsky’s appointment as head of the Public Health Division permanent. She had served as acting head since February and recently led Ebo…
Health Ministry Warns Swimming Is Dangerous in Eight Polluted Northern Streams
Israel’s Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry warned that entering eight northern streams may be dangerous because of abnormal pollution readings. The Environment…
Health Ministry Warns Against Buying “Tipa Tohara” Olive Oil After Suspected Food Poisoning Case
Israel’s Health Ministry warned against buying “Tipa Tohara” olive oil after a suspected food poisoning case prompted an inspection. The product was found to be sold online withou…
Higher Education Council Approves Three New Appointments to Key Budget Committee
Israel’s Council for Higher Education approved three appointments to the Planning and Budgeting Committee, including two new members and one reappointment. Education Minister Yoav…
Health Ministry Orders Immediate Closure of Popular Sushi Restaurant in Hadera
Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of Aza sushi restaurant in Hadera after inspectors found severe sanitation failures, pests, and unsafe food storage. The bus…
Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Two Returnees from Congo
Israel’s Health Ministry said Ebola has been ruled out in two returnees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The announcement followed a suspected second case reported Sunda…
Former Employees Allege Fake Treatments Were Used to Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Members to Clalit
Former Clalit employees allege the insurer used fake therapy receipts and other benefits to recruit ultra-Orthodox members in Central District branches. Clalit, Weiss, and the Hea…
Health Committee Reviews Infant Purée Poisoning Case and Calls for Tighter Oversight
The Knesset Health Committee examined the infant fruit purée poisoning case after laboratory tests confirmed anesthetic substances in Prinoq products consumed by five hospitalized…
Economy Ministry Promises Cheaper Direct Imports from the U.S.
Israel has approved a reform to ease direct imports from the United States, with officials promising lower prices for consumers. The article warns that earlier import reforms did…
Dead Rat Pups Found in Service Cart on Arkia Flight to Greece
Rat pups were found in a closed service cart on an Arkia flight from Israel to Greece after landing in Greece. Arkia blames its caterer, Tamam, while Tamam denies responsibility a…
Ilana Cohen, Former Nurses Union Chair and Knesset Member, Dies at 82
Ilana Cohen, former head of Israel’s nurses union and a Knesset member from 2003 to 2006, died Sunday at 82. The Iraq-born nurse became a central figure in major labor battles tha…
Supermarket Chain Appeals Jerusalem Store Closures After Baby Food Poisoning Probe
Zol U’b’Gadol has appealed Jerusalem District Court closure orders after sedatives were found in Prinoek baby puree sold at two Jerusalem branches. Four toddlers were hospitalized…
Israel Health Ministry Says Ebola Readiness Is Complete After Two Suspected Cases
Israel’s Health Ministry said two travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo are isolated in Sheba and Rambam with suspected Ebola, pending test results. Officials say the ri…
How compensation could be calculated in the Prinoq baby food scandal
Israel’s Health Ministry found two additional Prinoq products contaminated with clonazepam and lorazepam, raising the total to five. The article examines whether the ministry’s fa…
Iran Says the Rules Have Changed as U.S.-Iran Talks Resume in Switzerland
Direct U.S.-Iran talks opened in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with nuclear issues, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz all on the agenda. Iran’s president said the negotiating terms hav…
Health Ministry: Possible second Ebola case after return from Congo
Israel’s Health Ministry says it suspects another person may have contracted Ebola after returning from Congo. The brief report gave no identity, diagnosis, or further details and…
State Comptroller Says Israel’s Health System Is Failing Older Adults
Israel’s State Comptroller says the Health Ministry has failed to prepare properly for an aging population. The report cites gaps in planning, prevention, geriatric staffing, hosp…
Israel on Alert After Ebola Suspect Is Isolated in Haifa
A traveler returned from Congo was isolated at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa after showing Ebola-like symptoms. Israel’s Health Ministry says the case is unconfirmed, but it has…
Health Ministry panel on Yemenite Children case shut down without findings
A Health Ministry committee set up in May 2023 to examine medical involvement in the Yemenite Children affair was closed without conclusions. The move came as grave openings and f…
Lebanon says 83 killed in Israeli strikes yesterday
Lebanon's Health Ministry said Israeli strikes yesterday killed 83 people and wounded 141. It added that no deaths have been reported in strikes carried out since then.
DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 933, with 245 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 933, with 245 deaths. It also reported that 80 patients improved and were discharged fr…
Health Ministry says suspected Ebola patient arrived in Israel and is isolated
Israel’s Health Ministry said a traveler suspected of Ebola has been isolated after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was sent to Rambam Medical Cen…
Jerusalem court keeps Zol u'B'Gadol branches shut amid Clonazepam-tainted baby food probe
A Jerusalem court upheld the closure of two Zol u'B'Gadol branches after baby food jars were found contaminated with sedatives. The Health Ministry said five tainted Frינוק jars h…
Three Hezbollah detainees were treated at Israel’s Ziv Hospital, report says
At least three Hezbollah detainees captured in southern Lebanon were reportedly treated at Ziv Medical Center in Safed. The report prompted renewed questions about Israeli policy…
Suspicion of Tampering Grows as No Production Flaw Is Found in Prinook Baby Food
Israel’s Health Ministry said its investigation into Prinook baby food found no sign of a production defect, raising suspicion of deliberate tampering. Five children were hospital…
Health Ministry Says Five Children Hospitalized After Eating Suspected Poisoned Baby Food
Israel’s Health Ministry said five children were hospitalized after eating suspected contaminated Prineco baby food in Jerusalem, but all have been discharged. Tests found clonaze…
Police Have Not Ruled Out Tampering in Baby Fruit Purée Case as More Parents Report Symptoms
Police and the Health Ministry are investigating whether baby fruit purée sold as Prינוק was tampered with after toddlers became apathetic and tested positive for a sedative subst…
Holon Father Says Two Children Became Unusually Drowsy After Eating Frinok Baby Food
A Holon father says two of his young children became abnormally sleepy after eating Frinok fruit puree, and improved after he stopped giving it to them. Israel’s Health Ministry i…
Geriatric Hospital Director Investigated After Patient Abuse Complaint
A geriatric hospital director in central Israel is under police investigation after a Health Ministry complaint alleged abuse of a vulnerable patient. Security footage reportedly…
Lung Cancer Rehab Shown to Be an Essential Part of Care
A pilot rehabilitation program for metastatic lung cancer patients in Israel improved function and quality of life. The project highlighted major gaps in access and is now moving…
Nurses' Union Threatens Strike Over Staffing Shortages and Contract Violations
Israel’s Nurses Union says it may declare a labor dispute and strike unless the Health Ministry immediately negotiates over staffing shortages and alleged contract violations. The…
Store Managers Summoned in Jerusalem Baby Food Poisoning Probe
Police are questioning managers of two Jerusalem “Zol U’B’Gadol” branches after sedatives were found in Prinoq baby fruit purees sold there. The Health Ministry says the factory i…