‘The Horse Responds to Your Heart’ And Heals Wounded Soldiers
Israeli program pairs wounded soldiers with horses to heal emotional wounds. Hero to Hero helps soldiers like Malachi and Raphael reclaim their lives.
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Latest Israel.com reporting in Health — headlines, updates, and analysis from our newsroom.
Israeli Population Tops 10M but Faces Declining Growth and More Citizens Leaving
Israel's population surpasses 10M with declining growth and rising emigration, new data reveals. Key demographic trends unveiled by CBS.
Health Ministry: 145 Israelis Currently Hospitalized Due to War
Israel's Health Ministry reports 145 Israelis are currently hospitalized due to the ongoing war, with most injuries occurring en route to shelters.
100 Doctors and 80 Nurses Stuck Abroad to Return to Israel on Specially Arranged Flight
Over 180 Israeli medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, are returning home on a special flight from Athens, facilitated by the Ministry of Health.
Healthcare System Preparedness – Operation Lion’s Roar
Around 180 medical professionals, including physicians and nurses, are returning to Israel on a special rescue flight from Athens to support the healthcare.
Blood Donation Drive
Israel's Ministry of Health, led by Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov, is urging citizens to donate blood to bolster the nation's supply amidst an emergency.
Cybersecurity Level of Alert Increased
Israel's Ministry of Health has directed health organizations to elevate cybersecurity alert levels to C or D in preparation for Operation Roaring Lion.
Guidelines for Health System Operations Updated
The Ministry of Health issued updated guidelines for health system operations, focusing on cyber protection, expanded family care, and rehabilitation services.
Government Approves 2026 Health Services Basket Recommendations
Israel's government has approved 2026 health service basket recommendations, adding 650 medicines and technologies for 107,000 people.
Guidelines Issued In Vitro Fertilization Services During War with Iran
Israel's Health Ministry has issued guidelines for IVF units to continue operations during the conflict with Iran, balancing safety and treatment needs.
Israel Calls Up Emergency Social Worker ‘Reservists’
Israel's Ministry of Welfare is recruiting social worker reservists to aid casualties and evacuees in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beit Shemesh due to Iranian.
Parental Burnout Drives Children’s Wartime Distress, Study Finds
A Hebrew University study in Israel, led by Dr. Dana Lassri, shows children's wartime distress is linked to parental burnout, not a parent's military.
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