Health Ministry

What to do when the (sperm) bank is overcrowded and underused

Israel is a special case in which sperm banks are vital because of the high demand for having offspring.

State requests of Supreme Court to dismiss petition to disclose Netanyahu’s medical condition

The state requested dismissal of a petition seeking disclosure of Netanyahu's medical condition, citing irrelevant claims and protocol adherence.

Health services prepare for emergency situation as northern front intensifies

Welfare and health ministries prepare evacuation, reinforce hospitals and social workers amid escalating Hezbollah-IDF conflict in northern Israel.

Israeli Health Ministry revokes license of psychologist committing sexual offenses on minors

The suspect is serving a 55-month prison sentence. The Health Ministry said that there is "Zero tolerance towards sexual abuse and harassment in the healthcare system."

By AVICHAI HAIM , YOAV ETIEL
08/09/2024

Israeli baby diagnosed with meningitis, Health Ministry confirms

According to the epidemiological investigation, the infant had not been vaccinated against the bacterium as part of the routine vaccination schedule.

Israel implements automated doctors note, revolutionizing sick days

Insured Israelis will soon be able to obtain a digitalized doctor's certificate without visiting a doctor, significantly reducing doctors' loads.

Misleading labeling: Marmolite's 'Stevia' product contains 99.3% erythritol

Marmolite's "stevia" product is misleading, with 99.3% erythritol and only 0.3% stevia. The Health Ministry is investigating.

Israel halts fruit, vegetable imports from Jordan in fresh cholera scare

There is no indication that fruit and vegetables that have been imported from Jordan are infected with cholera.

12/08/2024

Health, Finance, Education Ministries approve up to 40% increase in psychologists salaries

Starting January 2025, public sector psychologists' salaries will rise by up to 40%, aiming to boost their numbers and improve mental health care nationwide.

Agricultural productivity down, food waste up since outbreak of Israel-Hamas War

The combined effects of less access to agricultural land and fewer foreign and Palestinian workers have pushed Israeli agriculture to the brink.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
06/08/2024
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