Uriel Busso

Israel to shorten medical internship in move to prevent doctor shortage

This long-anticipated change follows years of debate and delay, with the Health Ministry consulting with hospital directors, medical school deans, experts, and interns on the matter.

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.
 A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man reads a newspaper.

Government to promote plan for integrating haredim into medical studies

 Israeli Health Minister Uriel Busso (Shas) and Albanian Health Minister Albana Koçiu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Israel signs MoU for health cooperation with Albania

Israelis hold a sign honoring the Bibas family, in northern Israel, February 20, 2025

'Unbearable pain': Israel reacts to return of slain hostages, Hamas's withholding of Shiri Bibas


Health Ministry pushes surrogacy bill for bereaved families who lost fourth child during war

The decision follows the devastating losses of many families during the Israel-Hamas war, where children were tragically killed in Hamas’s brutal terror attack and the ensuing war in Gaza and Lebanon

Pregnant woman, illustrative

'May this be the fate of every criminal': Doctor faces suspension for celebrating Col. Daxa's death

In Dr. Batla Falah's post, a picture of Col. Daxa was shown with the caption, "May this be the fate of every criminal – resistance is avenged."

 Dr. Batla Falah and her post celebrating the death of IDF Col. Ahsan Daxa.

Health Ministry to crack down on rising tide of violence in health sector

"We will not overlook this, we will not tolerate any form of violence, and we will continue to act relentlessly to stop this intolerable reality," Health Minister Uriel Busso said.

 Shas MK Uriel Busso leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023