Emergency
Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs
Israeli insurance firms encourage home-based medical services through financial incentives, reducing costs while easing hospital stress, officials say.
At least 27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day
'Like Six Flags': Israel-New York flight forced to divert, passengers hospitalized
The Friday flight from Tel Aviv was forced to land 60 miles from New York due to "wind shear."
MDA warns of national blood shortage for all blood types
Magen David Adom (MDA) warned that they have been having significant challenges in obtaining the proper amount of blood required to treat patients.
Feeding in War: Carfour Israel Wins Tender for Emergency Food Packages
The Economy and Industry Ministry announced a NIS 30 million tender for 80,000 emergency packages. Carfour Israel won to prepare 30,000 packages.
Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence, inmates on the run
Nearly 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in recent days, according to the UN International Organization for Migration.
Loss of life and livestock: 15 dead as deadly winter storms strikes Afghanistan
Security forces have been active in rescue efforts, saving 42 individuals stranded in snowstorms in Jawzjan province's Aqcha district.
Four killed, up to 15 missing in apartment fire in Spain
Residents could be seen calling for help from balconies. Valencia's mayor, Maria Jose Catala, told reporters on Friday that four people had been confirmed dead, and from nine to 15 were missing.
New guidelines: When should a vacuum extraction birth be performed?
Vacuum extraction birth carries risks for mother and fetus. Now, new instructions stipulate how such emergency births should be managed.
Israel is world-class example for crisis management - opinion
Robust global innovation ecosystems around key challenges will improve our lives and future.
Israeli tech company offers emergency response system after October 7
The On Call system offers a higher level of security during emergencies, as victims can reach emergency services via phone or computer at the click of a button.
Communications Ministry funds network reception for bomb shelters
The transmitters provide radio reception coverage from Metulla to Beersheba, extending into protected areas and shelters.
