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Teen e-cigarette use surpasses regular cigarettes for first time, Health Ministry report finds
The report further highlights the extent of exposure to secondhand smoke. According to the data, 28.9% of Israel’s Jewish population and 48.5% of its Arab population are exposed to secondhand smoke.
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Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%
The hard data: Thousands wounded, evacuated from their homes in Operation Rising Lion
The wounded, the homeless, the anxious, and the high alert – this is what the Israeli health system looked like after two weeks of fighting.
“We’re Always Ready”: Inside ASSUTA ASHDOD PUBLIC HOSPITAL’s Unshakable Wartime Setup
How a young hospital near the Gaza envelope became a model of agility, resilience, and quiet heroism amid war.
Strike on Soroka is a serious escalation, Health Minister Uriel Busso tells 'Post'
"This is a significant event for the state," Busso emphasized regarding the Iranian missile attack on the Soroka Medical Center.
Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion
We are in a national trauma crisis, and yet no one seems to be sounding the alarm. There is no “burning platform.”
Health equity report exposes gaps in healthcare between central Israel and the periphery
The district with the highest life expectancy in Israel is Judea and Samaria, followed by the Central district. Meanwhile, the northern and southern districts continue to show the lowest figures.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
Dozens of Israeli children develop malignant tumors from sperm donor
The Health Ministry issued an unusual warning following the discovery of a sperm donor who carried a rare syndrome that increases the risk of many types of cancer in offspring.
Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months
Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.
One-in-five Israelis smoke cigarettes, 30% higher than global average, report finds
A first-of-its-kind survey among haredi youth found that 54% of those in high schools and 80% of those in dropout programs have experimented with smoking.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
