Some insulin lines, heart medicines, psychiatric drugs and blood pressure pills are unavailable, says Pharmacists Association chair, estimating number of missing products at 150

Decline intensified at start of pandemic when elective surgeries were limited; masking reduced other illnesses and fear of contracting illnesses kept people away from hospitals

Health Ministry says no danger to public after early detection, swift action taken; disease likely spread from northern neighbor, where it has killed 92 people since September

Optalgin, available over the counter in Israel but restricted elsewhere, known to cause dangerous side effects that can lead to death

Officials say at least 29 people have recently been hospitalized with symptoms typical of microsporidia, which leads to eye inflammation and in rare cases can damage eyesight

Drugstores unable to honor prescriptions for certain Ritalin dosages, some anxiety medications, and some heart medications, say they are raising a 'red flag'

Following earlier limitations due to short supply, Health Ministry now urging people to complete recommended two-shot regime and expanding eligibility for vaccines

Israelis advised to avoid traveling to Uganda's Mubende and nearby districts, where the outbreak, first reported on September 20, has led to six confirmed deaths so far

Health authorities recommend those 65 and up receive vaccine along with other at-risk groups

Elderly and at-risk to be given priority; unclear whether vaccines will immediately be available to all, with lethargic response expected from public