Ebola virus
Patient held in isolation in Soroka Hospital tests negative for Ebola after returning from DRC
The Health Ministry emphasized that currently there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Israel.
Israeli isolated in hospital while being tested for suspected Ebola symptoms after visiting DRC
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC director by US Senate
Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days
The Health Ministry said it is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation to locate those who had relevant contact with the individual.
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.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Two Ebola-related deaths confirmed in eastern Congo displacement camp - UN refugee agency
The two victims were internally displaced people living in the Kpangba camp, which hosts 30,000 refugees, UNHCR said in the report published on Thursday.
Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility
Two people were killed in protests last week in Nanyuki, and the US continues its activities defying Kenyan court orders.
Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says
The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak
The ministry believes that the risk of an Ebola outbreak in Israel remains low, but has started preparations in the event that someone suspected to be infected arrives in the country.
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak
Researchers aim to stop the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC by fast-tracking a vaccine using a proven viral-vector platform.
Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say
Kenyan President William Ruto defended a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base after two people were killed during protests.
Health Ministry officials meet to discuss, monitor ongoing Ebola outbreak
The Ministry emphasized that the risk of an outbreak in Israel is low and that the meetings were for monitoring and preparedness.