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בית חולים רמב"ם חיפה

Underground and under fire: why Israel’s hospitals are preparing differently for the next war with Iran

Internal Health Ministry documents show how hospitals that moved thousands of pateints underground during last year’s war faced loss of privacy, infection risk and staff burnout, and detail urgent reforms ahead of a possible new confrontation with Iran

Sarit Rosenblum | 02.27.26

Based on data from nearly 1.2 million infants, the study in JAMA Network Open found vegan and vegetarian diets do not hinder early growth

Israeli study of 1.2 million infants challenges myths about vegan diets from birth

Ben-Gurion University and Health Ministry researchers tracked growth from birth to age 2 and a half, and found vegan and vegetarian infants developed similarly to peers, with one early gap in birth weight that disappeared by age 2; experts stress careful planning and B12 supplementation

Eitan Gefen | 02.21.26

חצבת

Unvaccinated children removed from Israeli kindergartens as measles outbreak worsens

In an unprecedented move, six unvaccinated children were barred from two kindergartens in a Samaria community after exposure to measles, as officials warn parents cannot endanger other children; 14 have died so far

Or Hadar | 02.10.26

הנזק העצום לבניין הכירורגי הצפוני בבית החולים סורוקה שנפגע ישירות מטיל

Health Ministry wraps up war review, calls for reforms to boost emergency readiness

Ministry calls for a central body to manage rehabilitation referrals, earlier PTSD prevention, clearer hospital coordination and formal guidelines for treating detained terrorists

Or Hadar | 01.28.26

בית החולים רמב"ם עובר לפעול בחניון התת-קרקעי

Amid tensions with Iran, Israel’s Health Ministry issues emergency readiness guidelines to hospitals

Though there is no change in preparedness, document refreshing guidelines to hospitals, health funds and Magen David Adom is distributed 'in order to promote a rapid transition from routine to emergency', MDA feels chronic shortage of blood donations

Or Hadar | 01.12.26

ליאור בירן עברה לידה שקטה

The trauma after stillbirth: 'Our tiny diamond was going to be buried with the trash'

Women who miscarry before 20 weeks may find their fetus classified as medical waste if not delivered whole; Burial options exist for later losses, but families aren’t always informed; ITIM says hospitals often mislead; the Health Ministry pledges reform

Or Hadar | 01.10.26

ד"ר שרון אלרעי פרייס, ראש שירותי בריאות הציבור במשרד הבריאות

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, face of Israel’s COVID-19 response, steps down

Health official resigns after five years as head of public health, leaving amid rising measles cases, anti-vaccine attacks and major public health reforms still underway

Or Hadar | 01.05.26

חדר ניתוח

Patient undergoes surgery on the wrong side at Emek Medical Center

The hospital reported the error to the Health Ministry and said the female patient later received the correct treatment; a health official called it a 'serious failure that must not happen'

Or Hadar | 11.25.25

בית החולים סורוקה בבאר שבע

New patient satisfaction survey ranks top Israeli hospitals

A Health Ministry survey shows 82% patient satisfaction in inpatient wards, excluding psychiatric and emergency units; Soroka led major centers, Meir topped large hospitals, Carmel ranked first among mid-sized and Laniado among small hospitals

Or Hadar | 11.05.25

הפריה חוץ גופית

Professional licenses revoked in Baby Sophia IVF mix-up case

Following an investigation into severe mismanagement at Assuta Rishon Lezion surrounding the mistaken embryo transfer, the Health Ministry has revoked licenses of the IVF lab director and the embryologist involved; Official review committee found 'persistent deviations from standard protocols, indicating serious failings in lab management'; Sofia’s legal parents respond: 'Others were involved in the grave failure that changed our lives forever'

Or Hadar | 10.16.25

משה בר סימן טוב

Israel sees surge in mental health demand as war strains services

Health Ministry reports 471% rise in short-term mental health treatment in 2024, with nearly 400,000 patients treated last year amid ongoing post-war stress

Sarit Rosenblum | 09.03.25

אסותא רמת החייל

Tel Aviv hospital under fire after patient operated on wrong eye

Assuta Ramat HaHayal Hospital under scrutiny after patient underwent surgery on wrong eye, exposing critical lapses in protocol; now under Health Ministry review, error adds to past IVF and lab mishaps that have raised concerns over hospital’s standards

Or Hadar | 08.26.25

הזרקת סמים

Israel mulls pilot for supervised drug injection facility in Tel Aviv

Health Ministry considering drug consumption rooms in Tel Aviv to cut overdose deaths and disease spread; over 140 such facilities operating worldwide, according to Knesset report

Or Hadar | 08.14.25

העברת החטופות במעבר רפיח

Health Ministry report to Red Cross details long-term harm to ex-hostages, warns of fertility risks

A Health Ministry report on 12 released hostages reveals severe physical and psychological damage, including sexual abuse and neglect, and warns that those still in captivity face immediate life-threatening danger

Or Hadar | 08.12.25

לחימה קרבות ב א-סווידא סווידא מעוז הדרוזים דרוזים ב סוריה

Overrun Sweida hospital now a 'mass grave’; Israel mobilizes emergency medical supplies

Death toll in Syria’s Druze stronghold climbs past 940 as ceasefire falters; with bodies filling Sweida hospital, Israel to send life-saving aid via IDF; Health Minister Buso: 'The brotherhood between Israel and the Druze community is strong'

Or Hadar | 07.19.25

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