US correspondent Jacob Magid delves into last-minute Israeli housekeeping ahead of the Biden trip; health reporter Nathan Jeffay on polio and a promising new antibacterial agent

Two cases of diphtheria reported in Australia, as experts say phenomenon is caused by same vulnerability that brought polio in Israel -- missed routine vaccines during the pandemic

In light of successful vaccination campaign that began in March, ministry says it will no longer push the vaccine for children over the age of six

Authorities have been urging vaccination since March, when first case in 34 years was diagnosed; parents of babies respond well, but less so for older kids

Health Ministry says nine cases diagnosed so far in Jerusalem area; drive to expand nationwide to children up to 6, with those aged 7-17 eligible after Passover

With six confirmed and two suspected cases, health officials are ramping up a vaccination push amid fears of a wider outbreak

Head of public health says 'Two Drops' campaign is aimed at kids born in 2005-2013 who may have only received one inoculation dose

Carrie Keller-Lynn on the ground in Ukraine; Ricky Ben-David on what's at stake with Israel's oligarchs; Nathan Jeffay on a new coronavirus variant and cigarettes for kids on Purim

'The tip of the iceberg'; Traces of disease also found in Jerusalem sewage, prompting fears that polio could be spreading in the city, particularly in ultra-Orthodox community

Top health official recommends Jerusalem-area kids get first dose at 6 weeks, says there are at least dozens more asymptomatic cases but doesn't predict wave of infections