(haipo) – The Ministry of Health announced today (Tuesday, 6/23/26) that the two passengers who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo and were hospitalized at Rambam Hospital in Haifa and Sheba Tel Hashomer, who were suspected of being infected with Ebola, were found to be negative for the virus. The tests were performed over the past few days in accordance with professional procedures and international guidelines for dealing with high-risk infectious diseases.
There is no Ebola in Israel – but monitoring continues
Despite the initial suspicion, the Ministry of Health emphasizes that Currently, no confirmed case of Ebola has been diagnosed in Israel.The two continue to receive medical treatment according to their condition, but do not pose a danger to the public.
The ministry reminds that Ebola is not transmitted through the air, but only through direct contact with a sick person with symptoms, or with blood, body fluids, and secretions.
Systemic preparation and public announcement
The Ministry of Health continues to monitor the active outbreaks in Congo and Uganda, and is conducting systemic preparedness to ensure full readiness for any scenario.
The ministry calls on the public:
- Avoid non-essential travel To areas where there is an active Ebola outbreak.
- Travelers who have returned from these areas and develop a fever or unusual symptoms within 21 days – *Stay home, avoid contact with others, and contact the Health Voice hotline at 5400..
The ministry emphasizes that they will continue to update the public and medical teams on any relevant developments, as part of the effort to maintain public health and prevent the spread of dangerous diseases.
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