Six-month-old Marios Fesas, born in Cyprus, embarked on a harrowing journey when diagnosed with a critical heart defect just days after birth. With unwavering hope, his parents, Eirini and Kyriakos, sought treatment at Safra Children’s Hospital in Israel, where a team of dedicated professionals awaited them. “When we arrived at Sheba hospital, we were desperate […]

At Sheba’s Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, comforting and preparing young patients for medical procedures remains integral to their care. The formidable nature of MRI and CT machines often instill fear in children, given their inability to fully comprehend the experience. Despite the groundbreaking imaging capabilities of these machines, their noisy operation can be […]

Last month, a celebratory atmosphere filled the halls of the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the medical journey of 9-year-old Alexandra Opoku. After bravely enduring a challenging battle with cancer spanning nearly three years, she successfully completed her treatment and has been cleared for discharge. […]

Looking back at 2020, 55-year-old Kerry Louise Matthews was in love with her life. Despite the pandemic, the UK native had just started on a new career path as a civil servant, she was in a beautiful relationship and felt excited about her future. However, there was one concern. She had a tiny cut on […]

We are pleased to announce that for the sixth consecutive year, Sheba has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the world by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, coming in at No. 9. The credibility for such an astounding bestowment cannot be attributed to any single […]

Prof. Gili Kenet, a renowned pediatric hematologist at Sheba’s National Hemophilia Center and an esteemed professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of hemophilia—a complex congenital bleeding disorder stemming from inadequate coagulation factors. Traditionally, patients with hemophilia B endure frequent prophylactic treatments. However, Prof. Kenet’s recent study introduces […]

Prof. Didi Fabian, a senior ocular oncologist at Sheba’s Goldschleger Eye Institute and Director of Sheba Global Ophthalmology, recently delved into retinoblastoma, an eye cancer primarily affecting young children. Emerging from genetic mutations within the retina, this condition is detectable and treatable, particularly in high-income regions where survival rates approach 100%. However, in areas with […]

Navigating complex and uncertain emotions is a common experience for individuals undergoing IVF treatment. Hailey, a determined woman with a desire to embrace motherhood, embarked on a transformative journey that ultimately led her to Sheba.  After initially completing IVF treatments in her home country of Canada, the complicated process began to take a toll on […]

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a day of global observance and, most importantly, a golden opportunity to raise awareness of this deadly and multifaceted disease. Every year, various types of cancer are responsible for causing millions of deaths irrespective of race, age or gender.  The fight against cancer is not a battle that should […]