Rabies

A jackal infected with rabies was discovered in the north of the country, and as a result, several people were sent for rapid preventive treatment. The ministry is now appealing to the public and asking anyone who was in the area to undergo an immediate examination.

Dr. Krista Edelman, an American physician, experienced a chilling moment when she felt movement in her mouth and realized it was a bat. She rushed to receive preventative treatment for rabies and breathed a sigh of relief when it turned out the animal was not infected with the deadly disease.

Following the detection of a rabid dog in Givat Ze'ev, the Ministry of Health is urging anyone who had contact with the animal between August 15 and August 26, 2026, to seek immediate medical advice.

A dog infected with rabies was located in the Givat Ze'ev area, and four people have already been exposed to it. These are the immediate guidelines published for residents and travelers in the area due to fear of infection.

About 20 people received preventive treatment after contact with an infected dog caught in Ramat Gan. Authorities are searching for a husky that may have been in contact with the animal and are expanding preventive measures.

A dog infected with rabies was found in a parking lot in Ramat Gan; the Ministry of Health urges anyone who had contact with it to seek medical evaluation: "We must not allow a repeat of the fatal outcome seen two years ago."

Veterinary services are concerned about the spread of rabies from northern regions to Gush Dan, the Sharon, and Samaria. Since the beginning of the year, 95 confirmed cases have been recorded nationwide.

A worrying increase in the number of rabies cases in Israel: two brothers from Kedumim were bitten yesterday (Sunday) by a stray dog that turned out to be infected with rabies, and at the same time, a heifer infected with the disease was identified in the Golan Heights. The latest data indicate the continued spread of the disease across the country, with 91 cases of rabies already diagnosed since...

Following the discovery of an infected dog in Neve Tzuf, four people have been referred for preventive treatment. Amid a 252% surge in cases, the Ministry of Health urges the public to remain vigilant.

With 63 cases of rabies identified in animals since the start of the year, the Ministry of Health warns that the trend is worsening. As the disease spreads into central regions, officials urge the public to remain vigilant and stop feeding wild animals. Prof. Sigal Sadetzki warns: "Without public cooperation, we cannot overcome this challenge."