Israel's Health Ministry announced on June 24, 2026, that suspected Ebola cases have been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative results. The ministry emphasized that while fever following travel from Ebola-affected regions requires immediate medical assessment, the disease remains rare among returning travelers.
According to the ministry, several individuals who developed symptoms after traveling from areas with known Ebola outbreaks were tested. All tests came back negative, confirming no Ebola cases in Israel. The ministry did not specify the number of suspected cases or their countries of origin.
Health officials reiterated that Israel maintains strict surveillance protocols for infectious diseases, including Ebola. Travelers from affected regions are advised to monitor their health for 21 days and seek medical attention if fever or other symptoms develop.
The World Health Organization has not reported any Ebola cases in Israel. The ministry continues to coordinate with international health authorities to monitor the global situation.
