Second person hospitalized in Israel for possible Ebola after trip to DR Congo (opens original article in a new tab)

A second individual in Israel is being tested for Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with results expected in the coming days. The Health Ministry is conducting tests and an epidemiological investigation, emphasizing that Ebola is not airborne and transmission occurs through direct contact. Israel has never had a confirmed Ebola case, but has been preparing for potential cases since the 2026 outbreak in the DRC.

• Second person hospitalized in Israel for possible Ebola after trip to DR Congo
• Health Ministry conducting tests and epidemiological investigation
• Ebola not airborne, transmission through direct contact with symptomatic individuals or bodily fluids
• Israel has never had a confirmed Ebola case, but has prepared for potential cases since 2026 outbreak in DRC