Suspected Ebola case in Israel: Young man who returned from DR Congo hospitalized in Soroka
The 24-year-old man, who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo suffering from a fever was hospitalized in an isolation room in Soroka with suspected Ebola; 'Required tests are now being conducted'
An Israeli man in his 20s, who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been hospitalized at Soroka Medical Center with suspected Ebola. The 24-year-old is being treated in an isolation room, and his condition is currently stable. This marks the third incident in recent months where an Israeli has been hospitalized with suspected Ebola, though both previous patients tested negative for the virus after several days.
Health Ministry officials stated that tests are currently being conducted, with results expected within the next 24 hours. The man is being treated in accordance with professional protocols, and an epidemiological investigation is underway. Since recent Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, the Health Ministry has been monitoring the situation closely and preparing for any potential cases.
The ministry advised avoiding nonessential travel to areas with active Ebola transmission, primarily the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Travelers to these regions should seek individual guidance from travelers' clinics, as recommended on the Health Ministry website. Ebola is a severe viral disease that can be fatal, transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals or contaminated objects.
Airborne transmission is not possible. Those exposed to the virus but not showing symptoms are not considered contagious.
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