The public commission for the expansion of the “baskets of drugs” for 2025 – a list of medical services and drugs that are subsidized by the state – completed its work and presented recommendations to the Minister of Health. The commission recommends including 117 drugs and technologies necessary for the treatment of about 318 thousand people with a total cost of 650 million shekels.
The report of the Ministry of Health states that this year the basket of medications and services offers significant innovations in the field of preventive medicine, including the expansion of vaccination and screening examinations necessary for the early detection of diseases.
Medicines and technologies are also included for the treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, lung hypertension, kidney diseases and others. Innovative drugs for the treatment of cancer and technology for improving quality in life are also included in the “basket of drugs”.
Medicines and technologies for the prevention of diseases
Vaccination from RSV-a respiratory syncytial human virus-for all newborns in Israel. Vaccination prevents severe respiratory diseases: RSV virus is the main cause of infection of the lower respiratory tract in newborns and children, the peak of incidence is rain. This virus is the most common cause of bronchiolite and pneumonia in children under a year. In the USA, vaccination was approved in 2023.
The expansion of coverage by vaccination from the human papilloma virus (HPV) for adolescents, as well as for men and women under the age of 26. Prevents infection of HPV, which is one of the causes of diseases of the cervical cancer, anal canal, vagina, oral cavity and pharynx and penis.
The expansion of the screening for the mutation of genes of the BRCA tumors also on Jews of Ethiopian origin. This mutation can increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Screening using computed tomography with low radiation load for early detection of lung cancer for patients from risk groups aged 65-75 years.
Medicines and technologies for the treatment of chronic diseases
Oncology – innovative drugs for cancer and hematological patients are included to improve the disease and quality of life, as well as diagnostic tests and radiation technologies for the treatment of metastases.
Diabetes – the use of a hybrid automatic system of sugar monitoring and insulin introduction for the age group is 41 years and older.
New methods of treatment, drugs and technologies for patients with cardiological, nephrological diseases, drugs and treatment methods in the field of mental health and other areas of medicine are also included.
Technologies and medicines to improve the quality of life
Prostheses for a humid environment for people with amputation of the lower extremities.
Treatment of alopecia for people with significant hair loss.
Maping the brain for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and the selection of suitable treatment.
General anesthesia for surgical dental procedures for children under 18 years of age.