Israel - Getting Sick Medical care and facilities throughout Israel are generally excellent. Israel has one of the highest doctor-patient ratios in the world, about one doctor for every 339 patients. Travelers can find information in English about emergency medical facilities and after-hours pharmacies in the Jerusalem Post newspaper.
Water is normally safe to drink, but bottled water is a better choice for the cautious.
Tap water outside the main towns is not safe for drinking. The authors and publishers assume no liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try any of the activities or actions discussed in this site. This book is intended for background information only. All rights reserved.