Healthcare System

UK Jewish groups launch £1.5 million initiative to tackle antisemitism in healthcare

The Jewish Health Equality Partnership will work on tackling health inequalities caused by structural antisemitism, collaborating with partners to improve understanding of Jewish health needs.

People pass the now derelict Royal Mineral Water Hospital that is awaiting redevelopment on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England.
People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors

Dr. Mickey Gidon in Azerbaijan.

Soroka University Medical Center begins new partnership with Azerbaijan healthcare system

 Portrait of UK NHS EMS caucasian hospital frontline ICU GP doctor in PPE Personal Protective Equipment,Great Britain flag background,COVID-19 virus disease crisis,Coronavirus global worldwide pandemic

NHS to make Jewish BRCA genetic testing program permanent after successful pilot


Global achievement: AISAP named a top innovative start-up for 2025

AISAP, an Israeli medical start-up, was named a top 2025 innovator by Fast Company, ranking 4th in healthcare for its AI tech in heart disease diagnosis.

 Sheba Medical Center

Returned hostages to receive full disability rights, extra lifestyle benefits

This recognition is permanent and includes all rights in the mental, medical, employment, education, housing, car, full tax exemption, and other areas.

 LUIS HAR (far left) and Fernando Marman (center), two hostages rescued in a special forces operation in Rafah, Gaza, in February 2024, reunite with loved ones later in the day at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer.

A lesson in optimism: SASA-Setton transforms hospital stays for children in Israel

Inside the groundbreaking work that brings education, resilience, and hope to hospitalized children.

 At the new learning space initiated by SASA-Setton at the Dana Children's Hospital.

Four-fifths of Israelis attributed their mental distress to Israel-Hamas War - poll

The Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute sampled 2,558 adults between June and December 2024, investigating satisfaction with HMO's and the Israeli healthcare system as a whole.

 A graph comparing waiting times to see a consultant with Israel's various HMOs.

My first fentanyl: What it was like being sedated by the infamous narcotic - opinion

Fentanyl has long been used for pain reduction and sedation in medical settings.

 FENTANYL LOLLIPOP.

Loneliness and burnout: Helping our healthcare heroes - opinion

By acknowledging the hidden struggles of our medical community, we can help ensure that our healthcare heroes receive the care and understanding they so deeply deserve.

 AN AMBULANCE is on the scene near where a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an open area near Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar, last August. In addition to overwhelming workloads, many professionals are now grappling with feelings of betrayal from international support networks, says the writer.

New program helps address mental health stigma in Israel’s haredi community

A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.

 A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

Historic opening of Haifa University's school of medicine to transform North Israel's healthcare

The Herta and Paul Amir School of Medicine will address Israel’s acute shortage of physicians and tackle the critical healthcare needs in northern Israel.

AI, virtual reality, and real-world interactions with healthcare providers will be incorporated into the school's advanced simulation center.

Report highlights challenges in Israel's healthcare system post-Oct. 7

A year after the start of the conflict, over 70,000 individuals have been recognized as victims of hostile actions, and nearly 13,000 have filed for permanent disability benefits.

 PROF. NADAV DAVIDOVITCH.

2025 will be pivotal for health industry start ups - opinion

As public and private sectors come together to address these challenges, 2025 will likely be remembered as the year health start-ups redefined the way care is delivered.

 Blood veins and artificial intelligence (illustrative)