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Dangerous Falafel: Children Hospitalized After Trip to Egypt
Within ten days, two children who returned from Egypt developed acute anemia due to rapid red blood cell breakdown. Their families, aware of G6PD deficiency (favism), were unaware that Egyptian falafel, or 'ta'amiya,' is made entirely from fava beans, leading to an unintended medical emergency.

Dangerous falafel: Why Egyptian 'ta'amiya' can pose a health risk
Within ten days, two unrelated children were admitted to Rambam Hospital after developing acute red blood cell breakdown during a vacation in Egypt. In both cases, the families were aware of the danger of consuming fava beans but were unaware that Egyptian ta'amiya, which resembles the familiar Israeli falafel, is based on them. One child was hospitalized for several days, while the other required...

Food allergy: skin contact with the allergen did not cause a dangerous reaction
An Israeli study that examined skin exposure to allergens in children with food allergies found that the contact did not cause any severe reaction. However, it did not include children who had previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, so the need for environmental consideration and the removal of allergens from public spaces remains in effect.

Toddler seriously injured after falling from electric ride-on toy in Hadera
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was injured at a shopping center in Hadera after falling from an electric ride-on toy. MADA teams provided emergency care at the scene before transporting her to Rambam Hospital with a severe head injury.

Four injured in accident on Highway 92, two in serious condition
Four people were injured this morning, Monday, in a traffic accident on Highway 92, near Moshav Ramot in the Golan Heights. A young man and a young woman in their 20s were seriously injured, and two other young women were moderately and lightly injured.

"The racist discourse surrounding Rambam Hospital is intended to serve those who seek division and hatred"
Chairman of the "Lemaanchem" organization, Yossi Erblich, visited Rambam Hospital in Haifa and claimed that the controversy surrounding the medical treatment of IDF soldiers is intended to divert attention from government funding withheld from peripheral hospitals.

Infant in serious condition after being scalded by boiling coffee in the Sharon region
An infant about one year old was brought to meet with MADA teams on Highway 9 near the Baqa-Jatt interchange after being scalded by a hot drink on his upper body. Medical teams provided initial treatment in the field and evacuated him in an intensive care ambulance to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, suffering from second-degree burns.

"Standing against the racist attack": MK Kariv backs Rambam Hospital
Against the backdrop of complaints from families of the wounded regarding department staff, the Knesset member from the Democrats visited Rambam Hospital to see hospitalized IDF soldiers. He stated: "The healthcare system is a model of coexistence. We will not allow small-time politicians to poison Israeli life with ugly racism."

Renewal revolution in Haifa: Four towers and hundreds of apartments for medical staff and students
The local committee recommended depositing a plan for the construction of a new residential complex on HaAliya HaShniya Street in Bat Galim. Instead of eight housing buildings from the 1950s, about 800 housing units, 5,000 sqm of commercial space, and 1,500 sqm for public buildings will be built. The plan also allows for doubling the area of the "HaAliya" school.

Wounded soldier's brother: "This is being exploited politically"
The controversy over alleged mistreatment of an IDF soldier at Rambam Hospital is escalating. The soldier's brother has spoken out against the political exploitation of his statements and proposed stationing guards for hospitalized soldiers.

Oded Ben-Ami stopped the broadcast and announced: 'I regret this and apologize'
After airing the report that sparked outrage in the healthcare system, the presenter stopped the broadcast and addressed the medical teams who were offended by the claims published against them: 'I have no doubt about the professionalism of the Arab staff members. They are good, they are worthy, their treatment of IDF wounded is excellent and sensitive.'

Storm at Rambam Hospital: Doctor protests against accusations targeting colleagues
Dr. Nitzan Shmueli, who treated four wounded soldiers, addressed the harsh accusations against the hospital staff. "The night was difficult, and Arabs and Jews together saved their lives minute by minute," she stated. Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov visited the hospital, expressing full support for the management's decision to reject the complaints.

Ministry of Health Director-General visits Rambam: "The teams are committed to the mission"
Moshe Bar Siman-Tov met with families of wounded soldiers and medical staff at the hospital in Haifa. In response to recent discourse against employees from the Arab community, the Director-General provided full backing to the management and the teams.

Suspicion of abuse of a soldier at Rambam: "The healthcare system has proven itself"
Following accusations against Rambam Hospital regarding the treatment of an IDF soldier, former emergency department director Dr. Aziz Darawshe defended the medical staff, emphasizing their dedication.

"Racism and incitement": The deputy mayor's infuriating response to the Rambam storm
Deputy Mayor of Haifa, Facher Biadsa, responded today (Monday) to the public outcry surrounding testimonies from families of wounded soldiers regarding abuse and neglect by Arab staff at Rambam Hospital, and in an infuriating manner, chose to defend the medical teams, labeling the allegations against them as "racism".
Mirsham Organization: "Incitement against Rambam medical teams is crossing a red line"
The healthcare system is defending the teams at Rambam Hospital following allegations regarding the treatment of soldiers. Prof. Hagai Levine and the Mirsham organization warn against incitement and racism, while emphasizing that claims regarding the quality of care deserve to be investigated through proper channels.

"It is unacceptable that after three years of fighting there is no clear protocol for treating wounded IDF soldiers in hospitals"
The "Council of Wise Women" movement has called for a uniform procedure for treating wounded soldiers, following claims of humiliating treatment experienced by an IDF soldier and his family at Rambam Hospital. "A mother who sends her son to battle needs to know that the State of Israel will provide full support," the movement stated.
Eyal Berkovic on the incident at Rambam: "There is a problem here, only Arab doctors"
Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic clashed over doctors leaving Israel and the shortage of Jewish doctors. Berkovic warned of a "brain drain" and addressed the claim that wounded soldiers at Rambam Hospital were left with only an Arab medical staff.

Alleged Abuse of Wounded Soldiers at Rambam: Chilling Testimonies Emerge
Minister of Defense Israel Katz has demanded immediate answers following serious allegations of inappropriate and violent behavior by staff toward soldiers wounded in Lebanon and hospitalized at the medical center. The hospital has launched an investigation into the claims.

Severe accusations against Rambam Hospital: IDF soldier wounded in Lebanon received inappropriate treatment
Family members of a soldier severely wounded in Lebanon have criticized Rambam Hospital, claiming their loved one was not treated properly. "He was begging for water and no one was around," testified the soldier's brother. Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to investigate the claims. Rambam denied the allegations, stating that high-quality and professional care is provided to all...
Dangerous forage: two workers hospitalized after consuming wild tobacco
Two foreign workers from Thailand were hospitalized at Rambam Medical Center after preparing a soup from the tree tobacco plant. One patient remains in serious condition under sedation, while the other has shown improvement. Medical experts warn against consuming wild plants without professional identification.

Resuscitation efforts on a 64-year-old man who drowned at a beach near Atlit
MDA medics and paramedics were called to Neve Yam beach following a report of a drowning. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation, updates to follow.

Man in his 60s in serious condition after drowning near Neve Yam beach
A man aged approximately 60 was pulled from the water near Neve Yam beach. MADA paramedics provided emergency care on-site before transporting him to Rambam Hospital, where he remains in serious condition under sedation and intubation.

Serious accident on Highway 90: Seven injured, man evacuated by helicopter to Rambam
Seven people were injured in a traffic accident involving three vehicles on Highway 90, near Ashdot Ya'akov. Among the injured is a man in his 30s who was seriously wounded and suffered from multi-system trauma. He was trapped in the vehicle and evacuated by a Magen David Adom (MDA) 'Hatzala Air' helicopter to Rambam Hospital.

15-Year-Old Electrocuted in Lower Galilee, Condition Serious
MDA teams evacuated a teenager found unconscious in Kafr Manda to Rambam Hospital. Witnesses reported that the boy had apparently been electrocuted.