Virus

Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M

A document obtained by Walla Money reveals the costs of establishing the special complex for receiving patients, which was approved under an exemption from tender.

|ByAVICHAY CHAIM, YOAV ETIEL
Medical teams with protective equipment against the Ebola virus, Congo, May 2026
Red Cross workers prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, at the Nyamurongo cemetery in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 26, 2026.

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized

The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
DRCONGO-HEALTH-EBOLA EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Medical staff walk towards the doffing and decontamination station at the Evangelical Medical Center of Nyankunde (CME) after providing care to patients suffering from or suspected of having Ebola virus disease in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democrati

Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms

Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel

The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection

It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Swine flu illustrative

New variant of bird flu spotted in Netherlands

A new case of H5N1 avian influenza was recently found in the central Israeli city of Yehud • "Within living memory, no avian influenza has affected wild birds in the same capacity"

NOVEMBER 19, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
A sign at the edge of an exclusion zone warns of the closure of a footpath after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England, February 3, 2015.

More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv

If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.

OCTOBER 26, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Measles virus cells concept as microscopic infectious disease inside a human body (illustration)

Penguins at risk? Bird flu hits Antarctic region for first time

Scientists have expressed concerns that the outbreak could spread to Antarctica and devastate penguin and seal populations.

OCTOBER 24, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Two Brown Skuas and a wary Gentoo Penguin at Godthul, South Georgia, British Overseas Territories, UK.

Israel to target mosquitoes in effort to prevent Dengue fever

After an Israeli citizen contracted Dengue fever during a trip abroad, Israel is preparing to eliminate populations of the mosquito responsible for the disease.

OCTOBER 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad

The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

250 birds infected with bird flu in first cases in Israel in over five months

All poultry coops in a 10 kilometer radius have been locked down to prevent the spread of the virus.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

Three birds confirmed with bird flu on isolated Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are home to many diverse and unusual species, some of which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Personnel of Ecuador's Galapagos National Park (PNG) and the Agency for the Regulation and Control of Biosecurity and Quarantine for Galapagos (ABG) take a sample from a bird after the PNG said that three birds had died of avian flu on Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. September 18, 2023.

Over 1,100 in quarantine after six cases of Nipah virus reported in India

India's health minister said that the outbreak appears to be under control as no secondary wave of infection has occurred.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Staff members install a sign reading "Nipah isolation ward, entry strictly prohibited" at a hospital where a ward is being prepared for suspected Nipah virus patients in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India, September 12, 2023.