Suspected Ebola patient being treated at Haifa hospital after recent trip to DRC (opens original article in a new tab)

A man suspected of having Ebola after a trip to DRC is being treated in Israel, with tests pending. Health authorities are monitoring contacts and preparing for potential cases, as a severe outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain continues in DRC and Uganda.

• A man suspected of having Ebola after traveling to DRC is hospitalized in Haifa, undergoing tests with results expected in 48 hours.
• Health authorities are tracing contacts and have prepared protocols for treating suspected cases, though no confirmed Ebola cases have occurred in Israel.
• The Bundibugyo strain outbreak in DRC and Uganda has over 894 confirmed cases, with challenges in contact tracing due to insecurity and remote areas.