Disease

Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai launches drug-discovery collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim

The collaboration will use Immunai’s single-cell AI platform to identify T-cell targets in cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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Demonstrators gather near a barricade they created during a protest against a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine plan on the establishment of a 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base that was intended to host Americans exposed to Ebola, in Nanyuki town, in Laikipia County, Kenya June 1, 2026.

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

Medical teams in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 2026

Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak

Demonstrators gather near a barricade they created during a protest against a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine plan on the establishment of a 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base that was intended to host Americans exposed to Ebola, in Nanyuki town, in Laikipia County, Kenya June 1, 2026.

Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say


This disease disguises itself as other illnesses, but it is definitely not funny

Lupus is a disease that primarily affects women – and part of its challenge – besides the complicated symptoms – is its complex diagnosis. Here is everything you need to know.

Lupus is a disease that primarily affects women

Does sitting in a shelter increase the risk of contracting this disease?

Many people have been sitting in crowded shelters in recent days – and the concern about contracting winter illnesses, especially measles, is worrying.

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Rare Disease Day: “We are here for them, but they need you to be here for them as well"

Nedirim is advancing rights and raising awareness for rare syndromes.

Nedirim Association

Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

Flu or a common cold?

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says

Out of the previous 13 deaths, the majority were otherwise healthy babies with no underlying conditions who had not been vaccinated.

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

LEM laboratory of the Mor Institute Group announces its one-millionth HPV test

The molecular HPV test, replacing the Pap test, allows early detection of high-risk HPV strains. LEM Lab expands testing, including self-tests, to fight cervical cancer.

HPV Test.

Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart

Everyone around you is sick and sniffling, but to know whether it’s a common cold or the flu – there’s a fairly simple way to check. Here are the 3 main signs.

Flu or a common cold?

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025

In 2025, 102 animals were recorded as infected with rabies, setting a new record, whereas in 2024, only 55 cases were recorded. The previous record-holding year, 2017, only had 74 cases.

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated

According to the ministry’s statement, the exceptional step was taken due to the rapid spread of the disease in the city and the makeup of the population.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges

Health Ministry updates sperm bank rules as demand rises and fewer people donate, capping families per donor at 12, tightening genetic screening, and new import standards to improve safe donations.

(Illustrative) Medically accurate illustration of human sperms.