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Israel’s healthcare crisis: The severe doctor shortage and the path to reform

Discover the root causes of Israel's severe doctor shortage and explore potential solutions for a more effective healthcare system.

By MOSHE COHEN
07/08/2024

Israel has severe doctor shortage, affects periphery the most, State Comptroller says

Englman warned that the shortage of doctors in certain specialties creates fierce competition, which leads to shortages in peripheral medical centers.

By MOSHE COHEN
23/07/2024

Israel offers substantial grants to attract immigrant doctors to Gaza border region

"This program is a game-changer for the rehabilitation of the area," said Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. "We're not just improving healthcare; we're rebuilding communities."

Israel finally introduces the 'physician assistant' profession

Graduates will examine patients, present the case to doctors, and perform various referrals and medical procedures to ease the load and shorten waiting times.

 A micrograph of the West Nile Virus

West Nile virus in Israel: 32 cases identified, 27 hospitalized

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that primarily infects birds but can also infect humans, horses, and other animals.

Cardiologist heading to work at Shaare Zedek saves man with life-threatening clot in his lung

The man was ignored by passersbys, but a doctor on the way to work at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center stopped and assisted the man.

 Police use a cannon to spray skunk water, a foul smelling substance, on protesters

Over 8,000 physicians at government hospitals demand halt of water cannons to quell demonstrations

Dr. Zeev Feldman called on Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai to halt the use of the potentially harmful equipment to disperse demonstrations.

Larry Nussbaum, 77, was a fierce advocate for Israel and the Jews – and an exceptional doctor

Dr. Nussbaum was an accomplished Doctor, as well as a loving husband and father.

By HOWARD LOVY/JTA
17/06/2024

Rumors concerning a prime minister's health impact national resilience

Rumors circulate about the Prime Minister's health, prompting a need for transparency from the Prime Minister's Office. Examining warning signs is vital amid challenging times.

By BINYAMIN BERTZ
08/06/2024

With shortage of physicians and only six Israeli medical schools, three more being planned

“The increasing shortage of doctors is placing the education of doctors in real danger, and it demands a quick response," the organizers said.

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