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Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health is the Israeli government body responsible for public health policy, medical infrastructure, and national emergency medical preparedness.

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The Ministry of Health (Misrad HaBriut) serves as the supreme regulatory and administrative authority for Israel's healthcare system. Its mandate encompasses the oversight of public and private medical institutions, the management of national health emergencies, and the formulation of preventative health strategies. In the context of Israel's unique security environment, the Ministry plays a critical role in civil defense, ensuring that the medical system remains resilient under threat. Recently, the Ministry has shifted its focus toward high-readiness protocols for large-scale conflict. This includes a major initiative to prepare all hospitals nationwide for relocation to protected underground facilities, ensuring continuity of care during missile or unconventional attacks. The Ministry coordinates these efforts closely with the Home Front Command and individual medical centers, such as Ziv Medical Center in Safed, which recently transitioned to full emergency mode.

Beyond security-related infrastructure, the Ministry monitors global health threats and manages domestic epidemiological risks. In June 2026, the Ministry activated emergency protocols following a confirmed Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This response included issuing travel advisories against non-essential travel to the DRC and Uganda, distributing specialized protective equipment to medical teams, and managing suspected cases in isolation at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa. Additionally, the Ministry monitors environmental health hazards, recently detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes in southern Israel and coordinating with the Ministry of Environmental Protection to mitigate the risk. The Ministry also oversees the four national health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and manages several major government-owned hospitals, balancing its role as both a regulator and a direct service provider.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak: Confirmed Cases Rise to 933 with 245 Deaths
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 933, including 245 deaths, according to official figures reported early Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the severe impact on medical personnel, with dozens of infections and multiple fatalities among those treating the sick under increasingly difficult conditions.
Second suspected Ebola case in two days, patient isolated at Rambam
A second individual suspected of carrying the Ebola virus was transferred to isolation at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa late Saturday night, following a similar case reported just 24 hours earlier. The patient, who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, sought medical attention after developing a fever and headaches.
Ziv Medical Center in Safed moves to full emergency mode, cancels elective procedures
The Ziv Medical Center in Safed announced a transition to full emergency mode, relocating inpatient wards to protected spaces and canceling all elective surgeries and outpatient clinic services until further notice. The move follows heightened security alerts in northern Israel.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak: Confirmed Cases Rise to 933 with 245 Deaths

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 933, including 245 deaths, according to official figures reported early Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the severe impact on medical personnel, with dozens of infections and multiple fatalities among those treating the sick under increasingly difficult conditions.

Second suspected Ebola case in two days, patient isolated at Rambam

A second individual suspected of carrying the Ebola virus was transferred to isolation at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa late Saturday night, following a similar case reported just 24 hours earlier. The patient, who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, sought medical attention after developing a fever and headaches.

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The Ziv Medical Center in Safed announced a transition to full emergency mode, relocating inpatient wards to protected spaces and canceling all elective surgeries and outpatient clinic services until further notice. The move follows heightened security alerts in northern Israel.