The update comes as eight cases have been confirmed this year, against the backdrop of widespread outbreaks in the United States and Europe.
“Healthcare is a basic right,” said Dr. Avi Yitzhak, chief physician of Assuta Beersheba. “You shouldn’t have to be rich or live in the center to receive fair and high-quality medical care.”
All three patients are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit after sustaining multiple fractures.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Many parents face wait times of six months to a year for essential diagnostic and therapeutic services in the public system.
LeMa'anchem chairman urges Health Ministry to establish AI usage guidelines and enforcement mechanisms.
The new framework aims to shorten the time on register new medications in Israel, making drugs more readily available to the public - without compromising safety or quality.
As part of the agreement, both sides also committed to advancing cooperation in medical research and the development of medical devices and technologies.
The event was organized by Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry, Health Ministry, Negev, Galilee, and the National Resilience Ministry in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.
Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.
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