Yael German
Netanyahu reportedly considering MK Boaz Bismuth as ambassador to Paris
Bismuth will replace Yael German, who resigned in protest of the government's conduct at the beginning of last February.
Israel's envoy to Canada resigns in protest of Netanyahu government
Uterine transplants could be possible in Israel within two years
Health authority chief resigns after Litzman stymies planned agency
Papua New Guinea seeks Israeli medical know-how
Governor of the western province of Papua New Guinea tells Health Minister German that local medicine lacks advanced technologies.
Meuhedet’s 4,000 staffers to go on warning strike
The dispute involves what the workers claim is foot-dragging in negotiations over the last 18 months on reaching a new collective agreement.
Health system budget to be both cut and expanded
There is no high-quality and equitable medicine without additional investment, says medical official.
Histadrut declares labor dispute for Meuhedet staff
“It can’t be that management wants to go two years backwards and renege on agreements already reached with us,” a Histadrut official says.
German approves dismissal of health insurance head
Asher Elhayany, accused of making unapproved expenditures, calls ministry’s hearing ‘erroneous, improper, illegal.’
Sale of medicine without Arabic, Russian extended
Knesset extends May 1 deadline which would have prevented the sale of prescription medication packages without translations.
PM vows fight against legal kiosk drugs
Netanyahu calls on police, health ministry to launch task force to fight cheap legal drugs sold at kiosks across country.
Why can’t everyone be allowed to play his part?
Grape Vine: Health Minister Yael German has a reputation for getting things done.
Health minister denies scarcity of medications
Pharma-Israel: “serious shortage” of drugs expected when new Arabic and Russian language requirements take effect next month.
New order drops water fluoridation requirement
Health Minister German signs controversial regulations not requiring local fluoridation for drinking water; dentists say harmful.