Ebola
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Kenya Confirms Eighth Ebola Case as Regional Outbreak Spurs Border Controls
Kenya confirms its eighth Ebola case as health authorities ramp up border screenings and contact tracing. Meanwhile, the DRC faces the deadliest outbreak in its history driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Israel Health Ministry Investigates Suspected Ebola Case in Returning Traveler
Israel's Ministry of Health is testing a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo for suspected Ebola. Officials stress no confirmed cases exist.
DRC Ruling Party Official Beaten to Death Following Ebola Radio Broadcast
A ruling party official in the Democratic Republic of Congo was beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio. The deadly outbreak continues to face severe violence and misinformation.
Health Ministry Reports Suspected Ebola Case After Return From Congo
The Ministry of Health reported a suspected case of Ebola in an individual who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient is isolated at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, and health authorities await lab results.
Another Suspected Case of Ebola in Israel: Patient Transferred to Isolation at Ichilov Hospital
A patient who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been placed in isolation at Ichilov Hospital after reporting symptoms. Laboratory tests are currently underway.
2,325 dead: Congo confirms current Ebola outbreak is the deadliest in the country's history
The death toll from Ebola in Congo has risen to 2,325, making the outbreak the deadliest in the country's history; 4,945 cases have been confirmed, with 101 added in the last 24 hours. Background: spread to additional provinces, lack of resources, and fears of regional expansion.
Ministry of Health: No Confirmed Cases of Ebola in Israel
The Ministry of Health announced today, Friday, that a person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested negative. The tests were conducted in accordance with professional protocols and international guidelines for high-risk infectious diseases.
Ministry of Health: The Next 21 Days Are Critical
The healthcare system continues to closely monitor the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and is refining guidelines for those returning from risk areas.
Suspected Ebola in Israel: Traveler from Congo hospitalized in isolation
A person who returned in recent days from the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to Soroka Hospital after developing a fever. The Ministry of Health emphasizes that at this stage it is only a suspicion, and that test results are expected within the next 24 hours.
Ministry of Health warns: Suspected Ebola case in Israel
Against the backdrop of the Ebola epidemic spreading in Africa, the Ministry of Health reports that a person who recently returned to Israel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is suspected of having the disease. The patient is currently in isolation.
USA Tightens Entry Restrictions Following Ebola Outbreak in Africa
Passengers who were in Congo in the 21 days prior to their flight to the USA will not be allowed to board commercial flights to the country. Passengers arriving from Uganda and South Sudan will be required to enter through designated airports and undergo enhanced health screenings.