Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

health services

A classroom ready for first day of school at Paula Ben Gurion elementary school in Jerusalem on September 1, 2026. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
October 18, 2026, 5:20 pm
Cabinet okays NIS 2.6 billion in across-the-board ministry budget cuts to fund defense
Opposition figures pan plan that leaves coalition funds untouched; transportation, education, and health ministries to lose NIS 860 million ($277 million) between them
By Ariela Karmel
Children arrive for their first day of school at Gamla School in the northern town of Katzrin, on September 1, 2026. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
October 4, 2026, 11:43 pm
After three years of war, Israeli kids bear the brunt of still-rising mental toll
Clalit Health Services finds psychiatric emergency visits among children and adolescents rose 121.3% last year; PTSD diagnoses across population doubled after October 7 and continue to rise
By Diana Bletter
A woman looks out the window at the Yirmiyahu33 complex, home to Israel's first hotel for women and couples who have experienced stillbirth. (Courtesy: Yad Sarah via JTA)
July 7, 2024, 8:00 am
In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth
To help couples cope with an unbearable loss few understand, a facility billing itself as the first of its kind provides dining, spa amenities and mental and emotional support
By Deborah Danan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, January 22, 2022. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 22, 2023, 5:16 pm
Cabinet expands state-subsidized health benefits, okays ministry chiefs
Government okays subsidized eyeglasses for children, advanced cancer treatments, diabetes meds; Netanyahu says international bond sale shows ‘the world actually believes in Israel’
By Tobias Siegal
This file photo released July 19, 2020, on the official Facebook page of the Syrian Presidency shows Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, and his wife Asma voting at a polling station in the parliamentary elections, in Damascus, Syria. (Syrian Presidency via AP)
March 30, 2021, 3:06 pm
Assad and wife recover from COVID-19, as Syria sees spike in cases
The pandemic has been a major challenge for Syria’s healthcare sector, already depleted by 10 years of conflict; Syrian media reports that ICUs in Damascus hospitals full
By Bassam Mroue
Kuwaiti health minister Sheikh Basel al-Sabah (R) speaks to the press at Sheikh Saad Airport in Kuwait City, on February 22, 2020, as Kuwaitis returning from Iran wait before being taken to a hospital to be tested for coronavirus (YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
May 10, 2020, 11:05 pm
Three Gulf states reach out to Israel for help battling COVID-19 pandemic
UAE and Bahrain have been in touch with Ramat Gan’s Sheba hospital for months; now a third country — likely Kuwait — has asked for help erecting telemedicine facilities
By Raphael Ahren
An Israeli child watch as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a live press conference on the new government restrictions for the public regarding the coronavirus COVID-19 on March 19, 2020. (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
April 16, 2020, 6:42 am
Ahead of curve, now marred by politics: Fading praise for Netanyahu’s leadership
Most Israelis satisfied with Netanyahu’s management of battle against pandemic, but analysts say his initially savvy handling is being overshadowed by mistakes and petty politics
By Raphael Ahren
Illustrative: Beds at a new coronavirus critical care unit at Sheba Medical Center (Courtesy)
March 31, 2020, 11:54 am
Residents of ultra-Orthodox cities diverted from ER of major Israeli hospital
Arriving at Sheba Medical Center, people from virus hotspots Bnei Brak, Modiin Illit and Elad reportedly to be taken straight to side area for treatment, unlike rest of population
By ToI Staff
Load More

Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community

Sign in or Register

Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Sign in or Register
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.