Injury

MDA treats nearly 3000 cases over Yom Kippur, one man killed

Out of the nearly 3,000 people, 1,969 were evacuated for further treatment at hospitals, including 286 who fainted, became dehydrated, or felt unwell due to fasting.

By YOAV ETIEL , AVICHAI HAIM
13/10/2024
 View of a house that was hit from a missile fired from Lebanon overnight, in Safed

Israeli woman, 68, wounded by Hezbollah rocket blasts in Safed

Patients suffering from anxiety are being treated at the scene, an MDA spokesperson said.

The bond of pain: Friendship after Mexico tragedy

From tragedy to friendship: Adar Cohen and Moran Avroya share their bond as hand amputees through the Amit Melave project, finding hope in each other.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PAIS
22/09/2024

Medical personnel protest excessive police violence against demonstrators

"Dr. Tal Weissbach was injured at a protest in Jerusalem after the spray from a water cannon hit her in the eye while she was identifiable as a medical professional," protest organizers said.

19/06/2024

IDF achieves unprecedented medical evacuation times

These quick turnaround times not only help the patients, but lower risk to the ground forces and evacuation forces, as well as help the soldiers preoccupied with the injured get back to the fight.

17/04/2024

Australian man has surgery to remove batteries from his urethra, left with disfigured penis

The 73-year-old man had to have his urethra removed after doctors removed the batteries from his penis.

Blasts in Somalia's capital Mogadishu kill at least 10, says residents

"I have counted ten dead people and 15 others injured. My shop is completely destroyed. The blasts took place in four places in the center of the market,"

By REUTERS
06/02/2024

Report: accidents in the construction sector are on the rise

A recent safety report revealed disturbing data: Despite a war-related decrease in the workforce and in employment rates, 2023 witnessed record fatalities and injuries in the construction sector.

Israeli surgeon hopes to bring movement back to amputees from Oct. 7 massacre

Since October 7, Dr. Zvika Steinberger has treated severely injured patients with upper and lower limb injuries, some amputated and some saved from amputation.

By DR. ITAI GAL
22/01/2024

Injured IDF soldier receives letters from former orphanage in Odessa

"Following the Simchat Torah massacre, Igor showed exceptional bravery. He was among the first to engage in the battle in the Gaza Strip, putting his life on the line to protect his homeland."

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