Israeli health care
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.
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Bar-Ilan President unveils vision to make Israel a global ''Health Nation' through innovation
Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets
Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges
Beilinson NEXT: The new initiative to meet increasing demands for remote medical services
Medical experts have become higher in demand and less accessible due to the ongoing war. This new virtual initiative aims to make remote medical assistance more streamlined.
Taub Center demands urgent reforms to elder care financing system
Over the past decade, the number of those eligible for LTC benefits from private insurance plans and the National Insurance Institute (NII) has almost doubled.
Health Ministry’s amendment for control on potentially deadly opioid prescriptions endorsed
The ministry has recognized the fact that opioids were being dispensed by doctors in the US and more recently by Israeli physicians like candy for for treating severe pain.
Coming soon in Israel: Graphic warnings of smoking damage on cigarette packets
A survey conducted by ICA has revealed that 84.4% of Israel's public is in favor of graphic warnings with photographs on boxes.
Agreement signed to establish PTSD treatment centers throughout Israel
These centers will treat individuals in Israel's Defense Force along with their family members, and it is expected that the centers will significantly enhance the country's response to PTSD victims
Israeli Health Min. issues workplace guide amid whooping cough epidemic
IIOSH issues recommendations to employers in an attempt to boost workplace productivity amid whooping cough epidemic.
The challenges to Israel’s healthcare system, pre- and post-October 7
After recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel's healthcare system is now dealing with the adversity brought upon by the October 7th terror attacks.
Health Ministry warns public not to go to unlicensed hyperbaric oxygen chambers
Treatment in unlicensed chambers may harm the health of the patients and endanger their lives, the ministry said.
Hostages given tranquilizers to 'look happy' upon release from captivity
Relatives of abductees ask: "Why isn't an official report issued on the health condition of the abductees?"
Israeli medical journal warns: Google is not a reliable source of medical advice - study
Medical staff are concerned that Internet sources of medical information are unreliable and could lead to erroneous decisions by patients.
