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Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces

By Avihai Chiim

TikTalk's solution brings a new technology approach to speech therapy.

Health Ministry unveils NIS 300M plan to fix Israel's child development system

By AVICHAI HAIM

An illustrative image of a medic using Artificial Intelligence.

AI use by doctors poses risks to patient safety, warns Israeli health org.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Illustrative photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging

Health Ministry announces plan to simplify, speed up medicine approval process

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli Health Minister Uriel Busso (Shas) and Albanian Health Minister Albana Koçiu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Israel signs MoU for health cooperation with Albania

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The 10th annual MedEx event in Teaneck, New Jersey, March 16, 2025.

Over 500 Jewish healthcare professionals gather at MedEx to strengthen Israel's medical workforce

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts

By ELIAV BREUER , EVE YOUNG

Illustrative image of scientific research.

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Decayed organs, ventilated smokers, and children enveloped in smoke

Israel mandates graphic warning images on cigarette, tobacco products

By DR. ITAY GAL

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades hand over Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, in Khan Yunis, Gaza, February 15, 2025

Freed hostages suffered severe starvation, muscle loss in captivity, Israel confirms

By DR. ITAY GAL

A gun with bullets on table

Mental health issues may be underreported on gun license requests - comptroller

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

Israel issues mental health guidelines for freed Hamas hostages

By DR. ITAY GAL

A protest sign is seen at Hostages' Square, in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025

Health Ministry urges public to respect privacy of hostages, families ahead of release

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dividing cancer cell

Efforts to improve cancer research must persist and intensify

By WALID SHALATA

Liri Albag doing a heart sign from the helicopter window.

Ex-hostages in stable condition as recovery begins, initial indications suggest

By DR. ITAY GAL

Aviv Asher, 2,5-year-old, her sister Raz Asher, 4,5-year-old, and mother Doron, react as they meet with Yoni, Raz and Aviv's father and Doron's husband after they returned to Israel to the designated complex at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.

Health Ministry reveals medical protocol for hostages returned from Hamas captivity

By DR. ITAY GAL

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade dismantle Hamas tunnels in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip, Janury 3 2025.

Gaza war death toll could be 40% higher, says study

By REUTERS

Pregnant woman, illustrative

Health Min. pushes surrogacy bill for families who lost fourth child in war

By Avihai Chiim