Soroka Medical Center
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Soroka Medical Center, translated into English and compared across sources. 47 recent stories.
Wounded Reservist Marries Fiancée He Met During Rehabilitation
Matan Levi, a reserve soldier badly wounded on October 7 and left blind, married Tori this week after meeting her during rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center. Singer Amir Benayo…
Man Moderately Hurt in Car-Truck Crash Near Kuseife on Route 80
A man in his 40s was moderately injured in a car-truck collision on Route 80 near Kuseife. He was taken to Soroka Medical Center with head and limb injuries.
Why many pregnant women hope to give birth on a “beautiful” date
June 26, 2026 has become a sought-after birth date, but doctors say cesarean deliveries must be based on medical need, not a “beautiful” calendar date. The article explains the ma…
Six Hurt in Highway 60 Crash Near Otniel, Young Woman Seriously Injured
Six people were injured in a car accident on Highway 60 near Otniel. A 27-year-old woman was seriously hurt, one man was moderately injured, and four others were lightly hurt. All…
4-Year-Old Girl Critically Ill After Scorpion Sting Near Kseife
A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center after a suspected scorpion sting near Kseife. Her case followed a similar severe sting in the Ara…
Four Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Sde Tzevi
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 293 near Sde Tzevi and taken to Soroka Medical Center. Three were listed in moderate condition and one in light condition.
21-Year-Old Injured After Falling Into Pit While Working in Ofakim
A 21-year-old worker was moderately injured in Ofakim after falling into a pit. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center after treating him for injuries.
Hadassah Holds Israel's First Pediatric Disaster Medicine Course
Hadassah Ein Kerem recently ran Israel’s first pediatric disaster medicine course. Doctors and nurses from hospitals nationwide trained on mass-casualty, infrastructure-damage and…
Green Mediterranean Diet May Counter Genetic Heart Risk, Israeli Study Finds
A Ben-Gurion University-led international study found that a Green Mediterranean diet, including Mankai, green tea and walnuts, improved folate levels and several cardiometabolic…
15-Year-Old Killed in Highway 40 Crash Near Beersheba, Another Young Man Injured
A 15-year-old was killed overnight in a rollover crash on Highway 40 near Beersheba. A man about 20 years old was moderately injured and taken to Soroka Medical Center.
Police Shooting Near Arad Leaves Suspect Moderately Wounded
A Kseife resident was moderately wounded after police shot him near Arad. Police said he was armed and threatened officers, and a handgun and magazine were found on him. He was ta…
12-Year-Old Boy Moderately Hurt in Electric Scooter Crash in Ar'ara
A 12-year-old boy was moderately injured after hitting a pole while riding an electric scooter in Ar'ara in the Negev. He received initial treatment at a local clinic and was evac…
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…
Rahat murder and kidnapping case leads to indictment after key witness testimony
Southern District prosecutors indicted Brazi Al-Obra, a 28-year-old Rahat resident, over a fatal attack in which a young man was killed, his brother was kidnapped, and a getaway c…
A Year After the Strike, Soroka Rebuilds and Plans a Fortified New Tower
Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba is rebuilding after a direct missile hit a year ago and planning a fortified 500-bed inpatient tower. The hospital says the attack destroyed ove…
MDA team and ambulance disinfected after first suspected Ebola case in Israel
A man suspected of having Ebola, after returning from Congo, is isolated at Rambam in Haifa while test results are pending. MDA personnel and the ambulance that evacuated him were…
44-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Fall at Industrial Zone Near Kiryat Gat
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height while working near Kiryat Gat. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
Health Ministry Braces for Possible Ebola Case in Israel
Israel’s Health Ministry has activated emergency Ebola procedures because of the outbreak in Congo and the risk of a suspected case reaching Israel. The plan directs suspected pat…
Two-Year-Old Netivot Boy Dies After Sudden Meningococcal Infection, Mother Launches Vaccination Campaign
Two-year-old Elai Meir Gabay of Netivot died at Soroka Medical Center about 26 hours after a sudden meningococcal infection. His mother is now campaigning to raise awareness and a…
Four kindergartens closed in Ar'ara in the Negev after fatal shooting
Four kindergartens in Ar'ara in the Negev were closed Thursday, keeping about 140 children home, after a man was shot dead nearby Wednesday night. Police suspect the killing is pa…
Man in His 40s Killed in Suspected Family Feud Violence in the Negev
A man in his 40s died after a violent attack in Ar'ara in the Negev on Wednesday. Police suspect the killing is linked to a criminal feud between families, and they are searching…
10-Year-Old Boy Moderately Hurt After Fall in Tifrah
A 10-year-old boy was moderately injured Friday evening after falling from a height in Tifrah. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center with a back injury.
22-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Car Rollovers Near Tel Sheva
A 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a car rollover on Route 4060 near Tel Sheva in the Negev. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
Man Shot Dead in Negev Amid Surge of Arab Sector Violence
Samir Abu Arar, a man in his 40s from Arara in the Negev, was shot dead Wednesday afternoon in his car. Police suspect the killing was tied to a neighborhood dispute, as violence…
Teen Charged After High-Speed Escape From Eilat Checkpoint Ends in Passenger’s Death
A 17-year-old from the Negev has been indicted for negligent homicide after fleeing a police checkpoint in Eilat and crashing. A 20-year-old passenger was ejected from the car and…
Autism Families Spend Thousands on Unproven Stem Cell Treatments Despite FDA Warnings
Families in the U.S. are paying thousands of dollars for unapproved stem cell treatments for autism despite no evidence they work. The FDA and medical experts warn the treatments…
Wheelchair User and His Mother Evacuated from Beersheba Apartment After Missile Strike
A Beersheba rescue team evacuated a wheelchair user and his mother from a ninth-floor apartment after a nearby missile strike knocked out power. The operation succeeded because th…
Top lawyer cashes out nearly NIS 200 million in Torpaz shares as stock soars
Torpaz chairman and co-founder Dr. Israel (Rali) Leshem sold about NIS 27 million in shares last week, bringing his yearlong sales to roughly NIS 195 million. The company’s stock…
Seven Lightly Injured in Two-Car Crash in Beersheba
Seven people were lightly injured in a two-vehicle crash on David Tuviyahu Boulevard in Beersheba on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m. Magen David Adom treated them at the scene and took the…
11-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After Falling From Second Floor in Rahat
An 11-year-old girl was moderately injured after falling from a second floor in Rahat. Magen David Adom treated her and evacuated her to Soroka Medical Center at 7:17 p.m.
Three Injured in Truck and Car Crash Near Lakhish Junction
Three people were injured in a truck-car collision on Route 35 near Lakhish Junction at 1:42 p.m. The two drivers were moderately hurt, and a third passenger was lightly injured.
Soroka Opens Seminar Room in Memory of Beer Sheva Missile Strike Victims
Soroka Medical Center inaugurated a new seminar room this week in honor of three Beer Sheva residents killed by an Iranian missile strike. The room, funded by an anonymous donor a…
60-Year-Old Man Moderately Hurt in Truck-Car Crash Near Beit Kama
A man in his 60s was moderately injured in a truck and private car collision on Route 293 near Beit Kama. Magen David Adom responded at 1:10 p.m. and is evacuating him to Soroka M…
37-Year-Old Woman Hurt After Falling Into Empty Pool in Ofakim
A 37-year-old woman was moderately injured after falling into an empty pool at a home in Ofakim. Magen David Adom evacuated her to Soroka Medical Center with head and back injurie…
Experts Urge Israel to Add Meningococcal Vaccine After Two Toddler Deaths
Israeli experts are urging the Health Ministry to add the meningococcal B vaccine to the state coverage basket after two toddlers died in suspected cases last week. They say the v…
Three-Year-Old Saved by Donor Heart After Nine-Month Wait in Hospital
Three-year-old Raphael Adrei received a lifesaving heart transplant in Israel after nine months on a Berlin Heart at Schneider Children’s Medical Center. The donor was 6.5-year-ol…
Two-Year-Old Dies at Soroka in Suspected Meningococcemia Case
A two-year-old died this week at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba amid suspicion of meningococcemia. The report follows the recent death of a three-year-old at Ichilov Hospital…
Severely Wounded IDF Fighters Find Recovery in Surf Therapy
Several severely wounded Israeli soldiers are using surfing at SRF PARK TLV in south Tel Aviv as part of their rehabilitation. The report details their battlefield injuries, long…
26-Year-Old Man Critically Injured After Electric Shock in Tel Sheva
A 26-year-old man was electrocuted in Tel Sheva and arrived unconscious at a local clinic. Magen David Adom is resuscitating him and evacuating him to Soroka Medical Center in cri…
Five Killed in 24 Hours in Road Crashes Across Israel
Five people were killed in road accidents across Israel in 24 hours, including four in the north and one in the south. Police are investigating the crashes, while Magen David Adom…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured by Vehicle in Rahat
A pedestrian in his 50s was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Rahat. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.
Cyclist lightly injured in accident in Netivot
A cyclist about 35 years old was lightly injured in a traffic accident on Simlo Street in Netivot on Thursday. United Hatzalah provided initial treatment at the scene and evacuate…
Man critically injured in two-car crash in the Negev
A man in his 30s was critically injured and a 24-year-old was moderately injured in a two-car crash near the Lahav Reserve in the Negev. Magen David Adom evacuated both to Soroka…
10 Slightly Injured in Bus and Car Collision in Beersheba
A bus and a car collided this evening on Eliyahu Naoi Boulevard in Beersheba. Magen David Adom is treating and evacuating 10 people with minor injuries to Soroka Medical Center.
Toddler Seriously Injured in About 5-Meter Fall Near Rahat
A two-year-old toddler was seriously injured after falling about five meters near Rahat. He was taken to a local clinic and then evacuated by Magen David Adom to Soroka Medical Ce…
3-Year-Old Falls From Height in the Negev, Seriously Injured
A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from a height in the Negev. He was taken to a local clinic in Segev Shalom and then evacuated by MDA to Soroka Medical Center…
3-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Netivot Car Accident
A 3-year-old boy was moderately injured after being struck by a car on Jabotinsky Street in Netivot. United Hatzalah treated him at the scene, and he was taken to Soroka Medical C…
