Rabies

Israel reports 108 rabies cases this year, surpassing last year's record. The Veterinary Medical Association demands urgent Ministry of Health funding for frontline workers' vaccines.

The Ministry of Health warned the public of a rabid jackal found at Kibbutz Beit Alfa, urging anyone with potential exposure between September 24 and October 7 to seek urgent medical care.

Two jackals found in moshav Ramot tested positive for rabies, prompting the Ministry of Health to urge anyone exposed since September 17 to seek urgent preventive treatment.

The Ministry of Health reported a rabid puppy found near Naveh Tzuf and Nehaliel. Anyone exposed between September 9 and 23 is urged to seek urgent medical evaluation for rabies treatment.

A rabid dog bit two people in the Samaria settlement of Hermesh after being hit by a car. Health authorities are tracing contacts amid a rising number of rabies incidents.

The Ministry of Health issued an urgent rabies warning for the Western Galilee after discovering a rabid dog near Shefa-Amr, urging anyone exposed since late August to seek immediate medical treatment.

A puppy found in Naleh has tested positive for rabies, marking the 101st case in Israel in 2026. The outbreak continues to spread beyond northern border areas into central regions.

Sixteen people are receiving preventative rabies treatment after a rabid fox was discovered in Karnei Shomron and a nearby military base, prompting urgent health warnings.

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."