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Rabies-Infected Jackal Found in Afula, Health Ministry Issues Warning
The Israeli Ministry of Health issued an urgent public warning after a jackal infected with rabies was discovered on Jerusalem Street in Afula. An epidemiological investigation is underway, and authorities have confirmed that two individuals had contact with the infected animal.
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What happened
- 01A jackal infected with rabies was discovered on Jerusalem Street in Afula, prompting an urgent warning from the Ministry of Health.
- 02Two individuals are confirmed to have had contact with the rabid animal, and an epidemiological investigation is underway.
- 03The Ministry of Health is seeking anyone who had contact with the jackal or stray animals in Afula between October 27 and November 11, 2026.
- 04People potentially exposed to the animal or its saliva are urged to contact the Afula Health Bureau or a hospital emergency room.
- 05Parents are advised to check if their children had contact with any suspicious animals in the affected area.
- 06Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the rabid jackal must consult their municipal veterinarian for guidance.
- 07Anyone bitten or scratched by a suspicious animal must wash the wound with soap and water for 10 minutes and seek immediate medical care.
The ministry is urging anyone who may have been exposed to the jackal, or whose pets might have encountered it or other stray animals in the central Afula area between October 27 and November 11, 2026, to contact the Afula Health Bureau or their local health department. Medical specialists will assess the need for preventative rabies treatment. Outside of working hours and on weekends, individuals are advised to report directly to a hospital emergency room.
Parents are instructed to ask their children if they had any contact with suspicious animals in the area, while pet owners are advised to consult municipal veterinarians. In the event of a bite or scratch, the ministry emphasized that the wound must be washed immediately with soap and running water for 10 minutes, disinfected, and evaluated by medical professionals without delay.
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