Ministry of Health (Israel) facts for kids
| משרד הבריאות | |
 Ministry of Health building |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Israel |
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| Agency executive |
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The Ministry of Health (Hebrew: מִשְׂרַד הַבְּרִיאוּת, meaning Misrad HaBri'ut) is a very important part of the Israeli government. Think of it like the main helper for all things health in the country! Its job is to create and guide all the rules about healthcare.
This ministry makes sure that health services across Israel are well-planned, checked, and run smoothly. It gives permission for hospitals and clinics to operate and helps coordinate all the different health services. This includes overseeing big health organizations like Kupat Holim (which are like health insurance funds) and family health centers such as Tipat Halav (which focus on mothers and babies). The ministry also runs its own general hospitals, special hospitals for mental health, and places that care for people with long-term illnesses.
The person in charge right now, the Minister of Health, is Uriel Buso.
A Look Back at History
The Ministry of Health has been working to keep people healthy since 1948. Over the years, it has made many important decisions to improve healthcare in Israel.
For example, in January 2021, during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministry worked with a company called Pfizer. They shared information about how the COVID-19 vaccine was working for people in Israel. This helped them understand how safe and effective the vaccine was in real life.
In February 2022, the ministry made a big decision to stop certain types of therapy called "conversion therapy" for medical professionals in Israel. This was done to protect people's well-being.
See also
In Spanish: Ministerio de Salud (Israel) para niños
- Health care in Israel
- List of hospitals in Israel
