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Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Two Returnees from Congo

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Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Two Returnees from Congo
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Israel’s Health Ministry said Ebola has been ruled out in two returnees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The announcement followed a suspected second case reported Sunday after the patient developed fever, headache and diarrhea. The ministry said it has stepped up preparedness since Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda.

  • 01Ebola was ruled out for two returnees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • 02A second suspected case was reported Sunday after fever, headache and diarrhea developed.
  • 03The ministry said Ebola spreads by direct contact, not through the air.
  • 04Israel has expanded preparedness, guidance, supplies and laboratory detection systems.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Two Returnees from Congo
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Israel After Tests Come Back Negative
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Israel rules out Ebola in two travelers returning from Congo
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry says two Congo returnees tested negative for Ebola
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Two Congo Returnees Test Negative for Ebola, Health Ministry Says
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry says two hospitalized men do not have Ebola
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry rules out Ebola in two returnees from Congo
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry says two hospitalized men do not have Ebola
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Health Ministry clears Ebola suspicion in two Congo returnees

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