Rabies Alert Issued After Two Jackals Test Positive in Golan Heights
Translated & summarized from Ministry of Health by baba
The Ministry of Health issued a rabies alert in the Golan Heights after two jackals tested positive for the disease. The public is urged to seek preventative treatment if they or their pets had contact with the animals between September 17 and October 4, 2026.
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- Two jackals in the Golan Heights tested positive for rabies.
- The Ministry of Health issued a public health alert.
- Individuals and pets exposed between Sept. 17 and Oct. 4 should seek treatment.
- Preventative treatment and vaccination checks are advised.
- Contact information for health bureaus and veterinarians was provided.
The Ministry of Health has issued a rabies alert following the confirmation of two jackals infected with the disease in the Ramot settlement, Golan Regional Council. The first infected jackal was reported on October 1st, 2026, and the second on October 5th, 2026. Two individuals who were exposed to one of the infected jackals have been referred for preventative rabies treatment, and epidemiological investigations are ongoing.
The Ministry is urging anyone who, along with their animals, may have come into contact with the infected jackals or other stray animals in the area between September 17th and October 4th, 2026, to immediately contact the Kinneret Health Bureau in Tiberias or their local health bureau to assess the need for preventative treatment. Outside of working hours and on weekends, individuals should report to the emergency room of a hospital.
Information about the incident is being disseminated to travelers and visitors in the area and nearby communities. Pet owners are advised to contact their local veterinarian or the Eastern Galilee cluster to confirm their animals' vaccination status. Parents are asked to inquire with their children about any contact with suspicious animals and to seek immediate medical attention if necessary. The Ministry also reiterated that anyone bitten or scratched by an animal should immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for ten minutes, disinfect the area, and consult a health bureau regarding preventative treatment.
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