Health


Brain-eating Amoeba, Ministry of Health
Brain eating ameoba suspected: 10-year-old fighting for life

Just weeks after a tragic fatality, another case of the rare but deadly "brain-eating amoeba" has been suspected, this time affecting a 10-year-old child in northern Israel.

Gila Isaacson | 24.07.24

Doctors, Emigration, State Comptroller

What Israel's looming doctor shortage means for the country

The State Comptroller's latest report reveals a critical shortage of doctors that threatens to push medical services to their limits. This isn't just a temporary blip on the radar; it's a systemic issue that's set to intensify in the coming years.

Gila Isaacson | 23.07.24

Health, Polio virus, IDF, Gaza, Vaccine

IDF launches polio vaccination campaign for troops in Gaza amid outbreak concerns

In response to the discovery of poliovirus traces in Gaza Strip sewage and a request from the Health Ministry, the IDF Medical Corps initiated a vaccination drive for combat soldiers and support personnel starting on Sunday.

Eliana Fleming | 22.07.24

Drug Addiction

The Hidden Epidemic: Israel's Opioid Crisis Comes to Light

How Israel came to face a familiar crisis, echoing America's struggle and challenging its healthcare system.

Gila Isaacson | 22.07.24

Health, disease prevention, quality of life

This is the key to living a longer life, according to Harvard study

Harvard study reveals that gratitude may promote longevity, and improve overall health especially regarding cardiovascular issues.

Eliana Fleming | 16.07.24

Healthcare, Israel medicines, pharmacies

Israel to start selling medicines outside of Pharmacies

Israel's Knesset Health Committee has greenlit new regulations under the Pharmacists' Regulations that pave the way for selling certain pharmaceuticals without prescriptions and beyond pharmacy confines. This move, aligning with practices in many Western nations, comes after significant delays.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 15.07.24

Whooping Cough, Outbreak

Three babies die from whooping cough in current wave of the outbreak

Despite the existence of effective vaccines, whooping cough continues to endanger the lives of unvaccinated babies.

Avi Nachmani | 15.07.24

Health, West Nile fever, virus, Israel

Ministry of Health: So far, 31 infected with West Nile fever have died

According to the Ministry of Health, 31 people infected with West Nile fever have died. Approximately 80% of those infected do not develop symptoms of West Nile fever.

Eliana Fleming | 14.07.24

Health, Bacterial infection, child death

Fears grow as 4 year old dies from violent bacteria infection

A 4-year-old girl passed away at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod. Hila, healthy and without any pre-existing conditions, suddenly fell ill. Hospital staff suspect she was infected with aggressive bacteria.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 12.07.24

Health

Knesset Health Committee passes law enabling medical information to move with the patient

The law creates the regulatory framework for a patient to allow different health organizations and institutions to easily access their medical records.

Avi Woolf | 11.07.24

Travel, health warnings, mosquitos, disease

Travel experts issue warning ahead of European travel

Travel experts are warning tourists about the spread of diseases that were once only found in tropical regions but have now made their way to popular vacation spots in Europe like Spain, Greece, and Italy, channel 12 reports.

Eliana Fleming | 08.07.24

Tragedy

Update: Young Israeli man dies after contracting 'brain-eating amoeba'

He was hospitalized with severe symptoms and later diagnosed with 'brain eating amoeba.'

Gila Isaacson | 07.07.24

Health, parasite disease, Kineret

25 year old Israeli in critical condition after swimming in Kineret 

An Israeli man has been hospitalized with fatal brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of water, as the health ministry continues to take water samples from the Sea of Galilee (Kineret).

Eliana Fleming | 04.07.24

Alzheimer's, FDA

Amazing: FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug Kisunla

New drug offers time and hope in the battle against Alzheimer's

Gila Isaacson | 04.07.24

Statistics, baby names poll, Israel

Poll: Israel's' most popular baby names of 2023

Yesterday (Tuesday), the Central Bureau of Statistics published statistics on baby names in Israel throughout 2023, revealing a list of the most common names throughout the country.

Eliana Fleming | 03.07.24

Rambam Hospital, Infection Outbreak

Health alert: Outbreak of infections at Rambam Hospital

In response to an outbreak of infections discovered in several departments, Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa has issued immediate directives to control the situation.

Avi Nachmani | 02.07.24

Health, Nile Virus

Worrying Trend: Record Number of Nile Fever Cases in Central Israel

The number of Nile fever patients in central Israel continues to rise, reaching a peak of one hundred diagnosed cases, with at least 8 in critical condition requiring ventilation.

JFeed Staff | 30.06.24

Health, West Nile Virus

2 dead as West Nile Virus continues to spread

The fever has now proven fatal with cases rising and a sharp increase in infections since last year, i24 reports. 

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 24.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian aid poisons children in Gaza, but not for the reasons you might think

Why is there an outbreak of food poisoning in north Gaza?

Gila Isaacson | 24.06.24

Virus, Israel health

West Nile virus update, hospitalizations increase

Hospitalizations in Tel Aviv have surged due to the West Nile virus, resulting in seven individuals being hospitalized after contracting the disease, with two in serious condition.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 20.06.24