Major Israeli Hospital and NGO Launch Free Trauma Intervention Centre
Ichilov Medical Centre in Tel Aviv and the non-profit organisation Lmaanichem have announced a partnership to establish a new free centre offering early intervention services for psychological trauma. The initiative comes as Israel faces a significant surge in mental health needs following the impact of recent conflict, with demand for professional psychological support reaching unprecedented […]
Children hospitalised after eating falafel in Egypt – unaware of hidden ingredient
Two children have been hospitalised in serious condition after consuming locally-made falafel whilst on holiday in Egypt, only to discover the dish contained an ingredient they were allergic to. The families were unaware that the falafel had been made entirely from fava beans rather than the traditional chickpea base, leading to severe allergic reactions requiring […]
Northern Israel’s streams declared unsafe for swimming after contamination detected
Health and environmental authorities in Israel have issued warnings against entering several streams in the north of the country following the discovery of elevated faecal coliform levels in water samples. The contamination poses potential health risks to swimmers and visitors, though the source of the pollution remains unidentified at this stage. Faecal coliforms are bacteria […]
Death toll from Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo exceeds 2,000
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry announced on Tuesday that the death toll from the country’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000. The announcement marks a grim milestone in what has become one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics on record.According to the ministry’s latest figures, confirmed cases of the virus in the country have now […]
16-year-old seriously injured in e-scooter accident in Negev
A 16-year-old boy suffered severe injuries in an electric scooter accident in Segev Shalom on Wednesday night. Magen David Adom paramedics provided emergency medical treatment at the scene before transporting him unconscious to Soroka Medical Centre in Be’er Sheva. The teenager was diagnosed with a serious head injury. The exact circumstances of the accident remain […]
British and Turkish authorities probe fertility scandal in Northern Cyprus affecting dozens of children
A major fraud and medical negligence case is roiling the fertility industry in Northern Cyprus, with at least 30 children caught in the centre of the controversy. The scandal has drawn the attention of both British and Turkish authorities, highlighting the serious regulatory gaps in the breakaway territory’s medical sector. The case centres on allegations […]
Dropping objects and rising blood pressure: when these symptoms demand urgent medical attention
Objects slipping from your hands, sudden spikes in blood pressure, and swelling in the legs may seem like separate complaints, but they could indicate underlying health concerns that require swift medical evaluation. Professor Rafi Carasso, a leading Israeli medical expert, addresses these symptoms and explores whether they are connected, helping patients understand when to seek […]
Repeated severe sunburns could raise skin cancer risk by nearly 70%, study warns
Repeated severe sunburns throughout life could significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer, according to a comprehensive review of 17 studies involving over 321,000 people. Researchers found that the danger was particularly acute for those who suffered serious burns during childhood, with the risk potentially rising by up to 69 per cent. The analysis, […]
Asuta Hospital Fears New Blunder as Sperm Donor Revealed as Genetic Mismatch
Israel’s Health Ministry has announced concerns about a potential new error at Asuta Hospital, one of the country’s largest private medical centres. According to a report received from the Ramat Hachayal Medical Centre, genetic testing conducted privately at a foreign laboratory has raised alarm that the sperm donor used to father a woman’s children may […]
Health Ministry launches investigation after genetic mismatch discovered at Israeli fertility clinic
Israel’s Health Ministry has opened a formal investigation into Assuta Medical Centre following the discovery of a potential genetic mismatch involving a sperm donor. A private genetic test raised concerns that the biological father of a patient’s children may not match the donor records maintained by the fertility clinic. The case has prompted authorities to […]