Health Ministry

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.

Prostate cancer decreasing in Israeli Jews, rising for Arabs

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.

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

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.

Doctor’s license at risk after post celebrating death of IDF commander

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."

By AVICHAY CHAIM
23/10/2024

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.

Hospital for terrorists in Sde Teiman to close, detainees to be treated in Israeli hospitals

The hospital for terrorists in Sde Teiman will be closed, citing a decrease in activity at the facility. From now on, detainees will receive treatment in Israel

Israel stops vaccinating against oral polio, for fear of resistant strains developing

The decision to stop the oral vaccine is in accordance with World Health Organization policy.

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.

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