Health Ministry

Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.

Baby formula
 Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.

Rambam, Rabin, and Sheba: Health Ministry reveals Israel's top hospitals

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock

Flu shot

Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North


Jewish Federations, Health Ministry open first of 16 mental health centers

The community health centers aim to provide access to services for hundreds of thousands of Israelis without the stigma associated with mental illness. 

 PEOPLE LOOK ON as smoke rises from a fire that broke out near Kibbutz Shamir in the Upper Galilee, as a result of a rocket attack from Lebanon, last week. The writer asks: What about securing the ability of our citizens to return to their homes in the North?

Health Ministry issues water safety advisories for various areas of Israel

The ministry advised citizens against swimming at several Tel Aviv and Herzliya beaches.

 Drinking water, illustration

Badger infected with rabies reported in northern Israel

The individuals were referred to medical authorities to receive preventive treatment.

 A badger.

Comptroller: Health Min. did not ensure IVF unit problems were fixed prior to embryo swap incident

Health Ministry reviews in 2018 and 2019 found significant issues in the IVF units, some of which were "significant and related to the quality and safety of care."

 Matanyahu Englman - The State Comptroller of Israel, Local Government Conference 2024

Israel to expand medical device access in periphery to boost healthcare

Israel's Health Committee approves major medical imaging expansion with six CT and ten MRI machines for peripheral regions, addressing critical equipment shortages.

 CROSS-SECTIONAL T1-weighted MRI of a healthy human brain.

WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly  

In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

Prostate cancer decreasing in Israeli Jews, rising for Arabs - study

Prostate cancer can appear after the age of 50 and over, with the highest number of cases among Jews at the age of 70 to 74 and among Arabs at the age of 75 and over.

 Micrograph of prostate cancer with Gleason score 6 (3+3)

Israel kicks off new COVID vaccine campaign targeting JN1 variant: What you need to know

The Ministry of Health has approved Moderna's updated COVID vaccines, which target the new JN1 variant of the virus.

 A woman is seen preparing a dose of the COVID vaccine.

'May this be the fate of every criminal': Doctor faces suspension for celebrating Col. Daxa's death

In Dr. Batla Falah's post, a picture of Col. Daxa was shown with the caption, "May this be the fate of every criminal – resistance is avenged."

 Dr. Batla Falah and her post celebrating the death of IDF Col. Ahsan Daxa.

Family of fallen soldier seek to file lawsuit over use of preserved sperm

A proposed bill would family of fallen soldiers the right to use their sperm, even without written consent from the deceased.

 Rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi arrives via IDF helicopter to Soroka Medical center.