National and International Health Care
Health care in Israel and medical care for international travelers
Health care in Israel and medical care for international travelers
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Israelis Staying Abroad
If you are outside of Israel and cannot return due to the security situation, and you need medication or medical care, you should contact your health insurance provider. -
Health Care for Internally Displaced Persons and Those Experiencing Homelessness
If you have been displaced from your home due to the security situation and are staying in a hotel, the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring you receive medical… -
Hospitalized Family Members Lookup
Locating first degree family members who are hospitalized in the hospitals. Are you looking for family members who may be hospitalized in one of the hospitals in Israel? Fill in… -
Medical Centers Operations During Emergency
A list of phone numbers for all medical centers (hospitals) in Israel, for checking and locating family members. Services and activities provided due to the security situation. -
Health Care by Health Maintenance Organizations
Information about health fund services for evacuees and displaced persons. If you need medical services, a prescription for medications, lab tests, or assistance with any medical issue, we're here to… -
Family Care Centers
Due to the emergency, Tipat Halav clinics provide local and accessible services throughout Israel for anyone who is away from home. For further information, call the Ministry of Health's Hotline… -
Medical Services After Hours
The HMOs' urgent medical hotlines offer medical counseling and urgent medical care outside regular working hours. See a the list of HMOs. -
Medications, Prescriptions and Pharmacies
In order to generate a therapeutic continuum for evacuees and displaced persons, and if you do not have your prescriptions with you, you can receive medications without prescription in a… -
Post-mortem Sperm Retrieval
Even after death, it is sometimes possible to produce sperm cells and to use them for ensuring the deceased person's progeny. See all information about posthumous sperm retrieval. -
Donate Blood - Save Lives
Blood donation saves lives. Click here for further information on who may donate blood and a list of blood donation centers.
Health Care for Internally Displaced Persons and Those Experiencing Homelessness
HMO Emergency Hotlines for Evacuees
- Clalit Health Services
- Phone: 03-976-6111
- WhatsApp Hotline: 050-886-2700
- Maccabi Health Services
- WhatsApp Hotline: 050-602-2999
- Meuhedet Health Services
- Phone: 077-270-3724
- Leumit Health Services
- Phone: *507
Ministry of Health Support in Hotels
At every hotel where evacuees are staying, an official from the Ministry of Health’s regional health office is physically present.
Their role is to identify and address challenges in accessing health and medical services, identify health service gaps, respond to on-site issues, and report unresolved problems to the Ministry’s Evacuee Response Team.
Contact details for these officials are posted in each hotel. They are available Sunday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will continue to provide assistance as long as gaps in healthcare care remain.
For additional questions or assistance, or if Ministry of Health officials are not available at the hotel, you can contact the Ministry of Health’s hotline:
Phone: *5400 or 08-624-1010
Call center hours:
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Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Fridays and holiday eves: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Public health dietitians are in contact with local authorities and hotel staff to provide guidance on nutrition for evacuees.
Public health dietitians are also in contact with local authorities and hotel staff to provide nutrition advice for evacuees.
If you have been evacuated from your home due to the security situation and are staying in a hotel, the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring you receive medical care if needed.
Meeting Individual Medical Needs
Each HMO is responsible for providing care and medical services to its members. They are working to maintain continuity of care for their members, wherever they are located. To support this, the HMOs have set up special hotlines and systems to prioritize care for evacuees.
Coordination between HMOs is also in place across different hotels, as needed.
Initial mental health support at hotels is provided by Resilience Centers.
Resilience Centers
Evacuees and individuals without shelter can receive free mental health care at Resilience Centers. Services are provided for those experiencing stress or anxiety due to the war and are delivered by licensed professionals specializing in trauma-focused care.
Treatment options include individual, group, and family therapy via phone, Zoom, or in-person at nationwide treatment centers.