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flag Israel’s top public health official resigned on January 5, 2026, after leading vaccination efforts and health crises during the war and measles outbreak.

flag Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Israel’s top public health official and a key figure in the country’s COVID-19 and measles responses, has resigned from her role, effective January 5, 2026. flag She led national vaccination efforts, managed health crises during the war with Hamas, and combated vaccine misinformation, calling it “essentially murder” after 10 infants died in a measles outbreak. flag She oversaw major public health initiatives including a digital immunization registry and climate preparedness programs. flag The Health Ministry confirmed her departure but did not disclose reasons, and no successor has been named.

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