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View article: Accessing HIV Care to Irregular Migrants in Israel, 2019–2024
Accessing HIV Care to Irregular Migrants in Israel, 2019–2024 Open
In Israel, irregular migrants (IMs) living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) that have no access to regular health insurance are provided with HIV-1-related health coverage under a public–private partnership (PPP) program initiated…
View article: It is all about location: the performance of urgent care centers by proximity to an emergency room in a general hospital
It is all about location: the performance of urgent care centers by proximity to an emergency room in a general hospital Open
Background The gradual increase in referrals to the busy Emergency Departments (ED) raises concerns about the potential negative effect on the quality of medical care and patient satisfaction. Urgent Care Center (UCC) provides an alternati…
View article: Nationwide Analysis of Child Development Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide Analysis of Child Development Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
BACKGROUND Early childhood is considered a sensitive period in terms of exposure to external stressors with possible implications on child development. The stress and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may affect the achievements of d…
View article: Public Health Workforce Professional Development Analysis: A Human-Systems Integration for Healthy Communities
Public Health Workforce Professional Development Analysis: A Human-Systems Integration for Healthy Communities Open
Objectives The healthcare landscape is challenged by emerging and severe public health threats, and fast shifting priorities. There is an urgent need to build public health workforce capacity to enable rapid adaptation and effective respon…
View article: Oral health disparities in early childhood and intergenerational gaps among noncitizen migrants, Arabs, and Jews in South Tel Aviv, Israel
Oral health disparities in early childhood and intergenerational gaps among noncitizen migrants, Arabs, and Jews in South Tel Aviv, Israel Open
Migrant children exhibited better tooth brushing habits than Arab children did but required more urgent dental interventions, highlighting gaps in preventive care. The strong parent‒child link in oral hygiene, particularly among migrants a…
View article: It is all about location: the performance of urgent care centers by proximity to a general hospital
It is all about location: the performance of urgent care centers by proximity to a general hospital Open
Background: The gradual increase of referrals to the busy emergency departments (ED) raises concerns regarding the potential negative effect on the quality of medical treatment and level of patients' satisfaction. Urgent care centers (UCC)…
View article: Mapping competency profiles of schools of public health: implications for public health workforce education and training in Israel
Mapping competency profiles of schools of public health: implications for public health workforce education and training in Israel Open
Aim Competency frameworks are essential for analyzing capabilities of Schools of Public Health to adequately prepare public health (PH) professionals to address contemporary challenges. This study maps the competency profiles of PH trainin…
View article: Early rise of West Nile fever in Israel, June 2024
Early rise of West Nile fever in Israel, June 2024 Open
This report describes an unusual surge of West Nile fever in Israel in June 2024, during which 125 cases were diagnosed, compared with 4 cases on average during June in previous years (2014–23). Of the cases, 64 (62.1%) had neuroinvasive d…
View article: Continued circulation of mpox: an epidemiological and phylogenetic assessment, European Region, 2023 to 2024
Continued circulation of mpox: an epidemiological and phylogenetic assessment, European Region, 2023 to 2024 Open
During the summer of 2023, the European Region experienced a limited resurgence of mpox cases following the substantial outbreak in 2022. This increase was characterised by asynchronous and bimodal increases, with countries experiencing pe…
View article: Rapid molecular epidemiology investigations into two recent measles outbreaks in Israel detected from October 2023 to January 2024
Rapid molecular epidemiology investigations into two recent measles outbreaks in Israel detected from October 2023 to January 2024 Open
Between late 2023 and early 2024, two measles outbreaks occurred in Israel, each caused by importation of measles virus strains of respective B3 and D8 genotypes. In this study, we validate transmission pathways uncovered by epidemiologica…
View article: Serological follow-up after syphilis diagnosis in Israel
Serological follow-up after syphilis diagnosis in Israel Open
The global incidence of syphilis is increasing. Continuity of care challenges the control of sexually transmitted diseases. In this study, we assessed the follow-up and serological decline differences between community- and hospital-diagno…
View article: A retrospective cohort analysis of treatment outcomes of patients with tuberculosis who used substances in Tel Aviv, Israel
A retrospective cohort analysis of treatment outcomes of patients with tuberculosis who used substances in Tel Aviv, Israel Open
Aims To outline the demographic, clinical, laboratory characteristics, and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) patients who used substances. Methods This retrospective cohort study compared 50 TB patients who used substances with a mat…
View article: Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program among Prison Inmates, Israel
Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program among Prison Inmates, Israel Open
The Israeli Prison Services implemented a hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination program in 2020. Inmates considered high risk for HCV were offered serology; HCV-seropositive participants were offered HCV RNA testing. Among participants, 7.0%…
View article: Identifying the Gaps Between Public Health Training and Practice: A Workforce Competencies Analysis
Identifying the Gaps Between Public Health Training and Practice: A Workforce Competencies Analysis Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical needs for a well-qualified and proficient workforce to provide comprehensive, high-quality health services, reach minorities, reduce health inequalities, and confront emerging he…
View article: Men who have sex with men under mpox threat- changes in sexual behaviors and mpox-vaccines uptake
Men who have sex with men under mpox threat- changes in sexual behaviors and mpox-vaccines uptake Open
Introduction Since May 2022, 261 cases of mpox were reported in Israel. Of those 259 (99.2%) were men who had sex with men (MSM). The outbreak was contained following the use of MVA-BN vaccines, which became available in August 2022. This …
View article: Challenges and obstacles implementing evidence-based food fortification policy in a high-income country
Challenges and obstacles implementing evidence-based food fortification policy in a high-income country Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes food fortification as one of the most cost-effective and beneficial public health measures available. Mass fortification policies and regulations can reduce health disparities, including in hi…
View article: Hepatitis A virus transmission in a dental clinic setting
Hepatitis A virus transmission in a dental clinic setting Open
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View article: Identifying the Gaps Between Public Health Training and Practice: A Workforce Competencies Comparative Analysis
Identifying the Gaps Between Public Health Training and Practice: A Workforce Competencies Comparative Analysis Open
Objectives: The study aimed to generate insights on how best to enhance the compatibility between Public Health training program competencies and the implementation of competencies required by employers to address current and emerging publ…
View article: Emerging lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about the decisive competencies needed for the public health workforce: A qualitative study
Emerging lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about the decisive competencies needed for the public health workforce: A qualitative study Open
The global COVID-19 crisis exposed the critical need for a highly qualified public health workforce. This qualitative research aimed to examine public health workforce competencies needed to face COVID-19 challenges and identify the gaps b…
View article: The scientific payload of the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT)
The scientific payload of the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) Open
The Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) is a space-borne near UV telescope with an unprecedented large field of view (200 sq. deg.). The mission, led by the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency in coll…
View article: The Future Public Health Workforce in a Changing World: A Conceptual Framework for a European–Israeli Knowledge Transfer Project
The Future Public Health Workforce in a Changing World: A Conceptual Framework for a European–Israeli Knowledge Transfer Project Open
Health services quality and sustainability rely mainly on a qualified workforce. Adequately trained public health personnel protect and promote health, avert health disparities, and allow rapid response to health emergencies. Evaluations o…
View article: COVID-19 and the Changes in the Sexual Behavior of Men Who Have Sex with Men: Results of an Online Survey
COVID-19 and the Changes in the Sexual Behavior of Men Who Have Sex with Men: Results of an Online Survey Open
Background Social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may affect the sexual behavior of men who have sex with men (MSM). In early March 2020, Israel imposed travel restrictions and limited social cont…
View article: A Measles Outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2018–2019
A Measles Outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2018–2019 Open
During a national measles outbreak in 2018–2019, the Tel Aviv District suffered a major upsurge of cases, with 413 patients reported. Among them, 100 (24%) were <1 year, 92 (22%) patients were aged 12 months to 4 years, 47 (11%) were 5–…