Two Israelis Returning From Congo Suspected of Ebola, Placed in Isolation
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Two Israeli citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been placed in isolation by the Ministry of Health after developing high fevers, raising suspicions of Ebola. An epidemiological investigation is underway to trace potential contacts. The Ministry is advising travelers who have been in Congo to self-isolate and contact a hotline if they develop symptoms within 21 days. No confirmed Ebola cases have been diagnosed in Israel previously.
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- Two Israelis returning from Congo are suspected of having Ebola and have been isolated.
- The Ministry of Health announced the suspected cases on Tuesday after the individuals developed high fevers.
- An epidemiological investigation is underway to identify potential contacts.
- Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated items.
- Israel has not previously diagnosed any confirmed cases of Ebola.
- The Ministry of Health issued travel advisories and health instructions for those returning from Congo.
Two Israeli citizens who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been placed in isolation due to suspected Ebola infection, the Ministry of Health announced Tuesday. The individuals developed high fevers upon their return to Israel and were transferred to specialized hospitals for treatment of high-risk diseases. The Ministry of Health stated that an epidemiological investigation is ongoing to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the two travelers. The Ebola virus, which saw a significant outbreak in Congo in May 2026, is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids, blood, or secretions, as well as through contaminated objects or infected animals. No confirmed cases of Ebola have been diagnosed in Israel to date. The Ministry of Health is advising individuals who have been in Congo and developed a fever above 38 degrees Celsius or experienced unusual symptoms within 21 days of their stay to remain home, avoid contact with others, and call the Ministry of Health's hotline at *5400 for instructions, without going to a medical facility beforehand. Travelers planning to visit Congo are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the affected provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, Tshopo, Bas-Uélé, Sud-Ubangi, and Nord-Ubangi, and to avoid non-essential travel to other parts of the country. Travel to bordering countries like Uganda, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, and the Republic of Congo should also be avoided if not essential. For travel to Kenya and Nigeria, the necessity of the trip should be reconsidered. For any travel to these countries, travelers are urged to take precautions, follow local health authority recommendations, and seek advice from a travel clinic before departing.
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