Former Israeli Opposition Leader Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Former Israeli Opposition Leader Shelly Yachimovich, 66, revealed her pancreatic cancer diagnosis eight months ago, undergoing early surgery and chemotherapy in.
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War Wounded Rise in Israel, System Could Collapse Under the Load, Ministry Says
Israel's Defense Ministry warns its rehabilitation system for war-wounded faces collapse, with 26,200 personnel now receiving care following the Oct 7 war.
Former Labor Party Leader Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
Shelly Yachimovich, former Labor Party leader and Knesset member, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her pancreas.
Surge in Medical Equipment, Hospital Capacity in Gaza Since Ceasefire
Since the ceasefire, Gaza has received over 21,000 tons of medical equipment and a 50% increase in hospital beds, exceeding UN-defined needs.
West Nile Virus Found in Female Mosquitoes, Health and Environmental Ministries Warn
West Nile virus found in female mosquitoes in Petah Tikva and other Israeli regions. 17 human cases, one death reported; public urged to prevent breeding.
In April, I signed a very important Executive Order to accelerate medical treatments for serious mental illness Specifically, psychedelic drugs,
Trump announces historic gift of 1994 Ibogaine application to accelerate mental health treatments for veterans.
Crisis in rehabilitation of war wounded: “The system is collapsing, emergency mobilization of personnel and resources in the community is required” | Mother of a Givati fighter wounded in Gaza: “We are not guests by the wounded soldier’s bedside, we have become his clerks”
Israel's war wounded rehabilitation system is reportedly collapsing, with a critical shortage of professionals and bureaucratic hurdles.
Israeli Tumor-Freezing Technology Gains Ground in Brazil
IceCure Medical's tumor-freezing ProSense technology is gaining commercial traction in Brazil for breast, lung, kidney, and musculoskeletal tumors.
81% of Israelis Hospitalized Report Satisfaction with Services
A 2025 survey shows 81% of Israelis hospitalized were satisfied with medical care, and 85% with treatment provided by medical staff.
War Wounded Rise in Israel, System Could Collapse Under the Load, Ministry Says
Israel's Defense Ministry warns its rehabilitation system for war-wounded faces collapse, with 26,200 personnel now receiving care following the Oct 7 war.
Second Dose of MMRV Vaccine Brought Forward
Israel's Ministry of Health announced today, July 1, 2026, that the second MMRV vaccine dose for children will be administered at 18 months.
New Treatment May Spare Children Repeated Surgeries for Vascular Defects
Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem launched Israel's first reversible electroporation treatment for pediatric vascular malformations, led by Dr.
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