Immediately upon identification of the case at the hospital, the Ministry of Health began conducting an epidemiological investigation and directing the necessary steps to locate those exposed and prevent infection and morbidity. As part of the investigation, approximately 750 patients were identified, of whom approximately 300 were newborns and infants up to one year of age, as well as immunosuppressed patients. Approximately 1,900 employees and an unknown number of companions who visited during this period and stayed there for at least 8 hours were also exposed.

All those exposed will be treated in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines by the hospital and the Ministry of Health.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease transmitted through the air when a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis coughs or sneezes. The risk of infection exists mainly in situations of prolonged exposure to the patient for many hours (over 6–8 hours), and is not expected with brief contact.

In accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines, patients and staff who have been exposed to the aforementioned patient will receive an orderly referral for investigation via a skin test (Mantoux test). If the test is positive, effective antibiotic prophylaxis will be given for several months to prevent the development of the disease.

Sensitive populations such as infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 and immunosuppressed patients will receive antibiotic treatment for four months without further investigation.

Visitors who spent more than 8 hours in the underground hospitalization complex at Sheba Hospital between March 17-22, 2026 are asked to contact the Health Voice hotline at *5400 for instructions.

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Israel reports 16th measles death in 6-year-old boy

Yemen disease outbreaks; Cholera, measles, polio and more

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This is the sixteenth measles fatality in Israel since the outbreak began last year.

The boy arrived at the hospital in critical condition, where after resuscitation efforts, doctors declared hinm dead.

Of the other 15 deaths, most of the deceased were healthy infants and children with no underlying diseases who were not vaccinated against measles.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program) in outbreak areas:

• Introduction of the second vaccine dose at the age of one and a half.

• Recommendation for an additional dose of vaccine for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who received one vaccine at the age of 6-11 months, avoid participating in multi-participant events in outbreak areas due to the risk of infection.

The death marks the 14th fatality in Israel due to the measles outbreak that began in May. In other fatal cases, most of those who died were healthy infants with no underlying conditions who were not vaccinated.

All children are recommended to be vaccinated at age one and at age six (as part of the routine immunization schedule). In outbreak areas:

• Advance the second vaccine dose to age one and a half.

• Recommendation for an additional vaccine dose for infants aged 6–11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to locations with outbreaks.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are unvaccinated, as well as parents of infants aged 6–11 months who have received one vaccine dose, avoid participating in large gatherings in outbreak areas due to the risk of infection.

Areas classified as experiencing a measles outbreak, as of November, are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot, Haifa, Tiberias, the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council, and the settlement of Tekoa.

Among the 12 other deaths, most were healthy infants without underlying conditions who were also unvaccinated.

Since the beginning of 2025, Israel has reported 2,659 total measles cases and 13 deaths.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public that measles is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine. Vaccination saves lives.

Vaccination recommendations:
All children are advised to be vaccinated at ages 1 and 6 (as part of the routine vaccination schedule). In outbreak areas:

• The second dose can be given earlier at 18 months.

• An additional dose is recommended for infants aged 6–11 months in outbreak areas or when traveling to places with outbreaks.

The Ministry recommends that unvaccinated individuals, and parents of infants who have received only one dose at ages 6–11 months, avoid attending large gatherings in outbreak areas due to the risk of infection.

Cholera

Since March 2024, a total of 339,371 suspected cholera cases and 1,102 deaths have been reported across 23 governorates, indicating a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.32 per cent, making Yemen among the top three countries globally with the highest number of suspected cases in 2025.

The continued spread is fuelled by lack of safe water and sanitation services, poor food hygiene practices, delays in seeking healthcare, and limited access to timely lifesaving treatment.

Humanitarian agencies warn that cholera has become endemic in Yemen, posing a persistent threat to public health amid one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Measles

Widespread gaps in immunization coverage continue to leave millions of Yemeni children vulnerable to deadly yet vaccinepreventable diseases. Currently, only 66 per cent of children in the country are fully immunized, largely due to community misconceptions and restrictions on vaccination campaigns in the northern governorates.

In the last 6 months (May-October 2025), Yemen reported the highest number of measles cases across the globe. Overall, in 2025, a total of 23,817 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Yemen, including 214 deaths.

Polio

Polio reemerged in Yemen in 2021.

In 2024, Yemen reported 187 cases of variant poliovirus, the highest number of cases across the world. In 2025, 30 cases have been reported across 10 governorates, with 29 of them in the northern governorates. The high number of cases indicates weak immunity against the variant poliovirus, primarily due to low vaccination coverage among children under five.

Diphtheria

Another vaccine preventable disease is a concern in Yemen, that being diphtheria, with 110 confirmed cases and 63 deaths (CFR 57.27%), two-thirds of which are in children under the age of 15, of whom 68 per cent are unvaccinated.

Vector-borne diseases

Malaria threatens 64 per cent of the population, particularly pregnant women and young children western areas, which account for 88 per cent of cases.

Dengue fever surged in 2025, with over 24,000 suspected cases and 67 deaths reported across 15 governorates - representing a 36 per cent increase compared to 2024. The detection of dengue virus types 3 and 4 in Aden and Lahj also raises alarm due to higher risks of severe symptoms and mortality.

This is the sixth case this year of a child dying of the flu reported to the Ministry.

The Ministry of Health recommends that the entire population continue to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Although vaccination is not possible at this age, vaccination of people in the environment who come into contact with them provides some protection, and therefore it is important to vaccinate the entire population.

The Ministry emphasizes that although the flu vaccine does not completely prevent illness, it reduces the severity in most cases.

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The vaccine is available and provided free of charge by health insurance funds

Due to the principle of preventive caution, the Ministry of Health recommends that at-risk populations consider wearing masks in closed places and in gatherings. The Ministry also recommends that medical staff and visitors to nursing homes and geriatric institutions wear masks.

Five people who were exposed to the sheep were referred for preventive treatment against rabies.

Officials ask anyone who was in contact or whose animals came into contact with the infected animal or a stray animal in the area of ​​the incident, between the dates 10.12.2025 and 31.12.2025 inclusive, to urgently contact the Safed Health Bureau, telephone 04-6994257, 04-6994200, or the health bureau closest to their place of residence in order to consider providing preventive treatment.

The Ministry of Health requests:

Parents of children – to inquire with their children if they have been in contact with suspicious animals and to contact the Health Bureau urgently.

Pet owners – to contact the local veterinarian to verify their vaccination status.

Transmit information about the event to travelers and vacationers in the area and nearby communities.

The Ministry of Health once again reminds anyone who has been bitten or scratched by an animal to immediately wash the area with running water and soap, disinfect with disinfectants, and visit the Health Bureau to check whether preventive treatment against rabies is necessary.

The increase is considered to be due to sustained local transmission from bites fromthe vector, the Aedes mosquito.

Experts warn that Hormozgan’s hot, humid climate, combined with urban density and widespread stagnant water sources, provides ideal conditions for the mosquito to thrive.

Nationwide, Iran has reported more than 1,080 dengue cases this year, most linked to local transmission rather than travel abroad.

Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week.

Symptoms from dengue include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle and joint pain, and minor bleeding.

Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization.

In severe cases, health effects can include hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding), shock (seriously low blood pressure), organ failure, and death.

Due to his condition, the baby was transferred about a week ago from the North Medical Center (Poriya) in Tiberias to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, where he was connected to an IV drip.

Most of the other 11 deaths, the deceased, are healthy infants with no underlying diseases who were not vaccinated against the disease.

The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine. The vaccine saves lives.

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Vaccination recommendations:

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program)

In places with an outbreak:

Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as outbreaks: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot, Haifa, Tiberias, The Mateh Binyamin Regional Council and the Tekoa settlement.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who received one vaccine at the age of 6-11 months, avoid participating in multiple-participant events in cities with an outbreak due to the risk of infection.

This is the 10th measles death in Israel this year.

This fatal case, like most of the other 10 fatal cases, the deceased were healthy infants with no underlying diseases who were not vaccinated against the disease. In this case, too, the toddler was healthy and without underlying diseases until his illness.

The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine.

The Ministry emphasizes the importance of arriving on time to receive medical treatment with the appearance of symptoms or suspicion of infection with the disease. Arriving on time - saves lives.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and six (as part of the routine vaccination program).

In places with an outbreak: Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as having an outbreak: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot, Haifa, Tiberias, the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council and the settlement of Tekoa.

So far this year, Israel has reported 2,093 measles cases.

The report also indicated that since the beginning of 2025, 57 suspected cases of diphtheria have been recorded, with four deaths, two of which occurred during the month of October.

Dr. Nabil Al-Sharabi and Aziz Al-Bihani, supervisors of the rapid response teams in the governorate, confirmed that the teams are making field efforts to monitor, investigate, and follow up on the infected cases. The efforts of health education volunteers in raising awareness about the importance of disease prevention through immunization were also highlighted.

Parents were urged to report suspected cases early and visit the nearest health facility. It was noted that a person with tonsillitis, pharyngitis, or laryngitis, along with a membrane adhering to the tonsils, pharynx, or nose, is considered a potential case of diphtheria. This membrane is whitish-gray and connected to the throat.

The importance of vaccinating children against diphtheria was emphasized, with routine immunization doses given to children aged one and a half months to five years, and booster doses administered to children under twelve years old.

This is the ninth death since the measles outbreak began. Up until the most recent case, all cases have been healthy infants with no underlying illnesses who were unvaccinated.

As of today, there are 16 hospitalized patients, of whom 8 are in intensive care after contracting measles.

The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine.

The Ministry emphasizes the importance of arriving on time to receive medical care when symptoms appear or suspicion of infection with the disease. Arriving on time - saves lives.

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It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program) in places with an outbreak:

Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in areas with an outbreak and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as having an outbreak: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot, the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council and the settlement of Tekoa.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who have received one vaccine between the ages of 6-11 months, avoid attending mass events in cities with outbreaks due to the risk of infection.

Following the Ministry of Health’s efforts to increase vaccination coverage, since September and compared to the same period last year, there has been a 500% increase in vaccinations in Jerusalem, and an even higher increase in Beit Shemesh - 630%. In light of these data, vaccination coverage for the first dose (between ages 1-6) against measles in Jerusalem has increased from 77% to 84% and in Beit Shemesh from 72% to 82.6%.

Travel details:

28.10.2025 – Bus from Petah Tikva to Bnei Brak (line 292) at 07:16, and bus from Bnei Brak to Petah Tikva (line 292) at 14:45.

29.10.2025 – Bus from Petah Tikva to Bnei Brak (line 292) at 07:16, and bus from Bnei Brak to Petah Tikva (line 292) at 14:45.

Bus from Petah Tikva to Tel Aviv (line 166) at 09:00, and train from Tel Aviv to Herzliya at 13:15.

30.10.2025 – Bus from Jerusalem to Bnei Brak (line 416) at 00:00, and then bus from Bnei Brak to Petah Tikva (line 292).

Bus from Petah Tikva to Tel Aviv (line 166) at 09:00, and train from Tel Aviv to Herzliya at 13:15

In addition, on 29.10.2025 from 19:00 one of the patients was in an event hall in Jerusalem, 6 Dovrat Shalom Street.

Since this is a highly contagious disease, the Ministry of Health asks people who were in the places and times specified above to ensure that they are vaccinated in accordance with the Ministry of Health recommendations. You can update your vaccination status via the personal government website through the digital vaccination register.

In 2025, Israel health officials report 1858 measles cases and eight deaths.

This is the second doctor to become infected. Both physicians were vaccinated.

The Ministry of Health and Ichilov Hospital are conducting a comprehensive epidemiological investigation, and the event is being monitored and examined.

“This is an unusual incident that is currently being investigated by the hospital and the Health Ministry,” the ministry said.

The two doctors have mild symptoms and will remain in isolation until the infectious period of the disease ends.

Israel has been battling a measles outbreak this year with 1,778 total cases and eight deaths.

A two-and-a-half-year-old toddler who was not vaccinated against measles has died from the disease. This is the eighth death from measles since the beginning of the outbreak – all of them are healthy children with no underlying diseases who were not vaccinated against measles.

In addition, a six-and-a-half-year-old child from the south of the country who was not vaccinated against measles is on ventilators due to the disease.

The Ministry of Health reiterates that measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program) in places with an outbreak:

Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as having an outbreak: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, Safed, Netivot and the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council.

Since the beginning of the year, there have been 1,778 recorded cases of the measles and 574 hospitalizations. Of the 1,778 total cases, 91 percent, or 1,622 of the cases were in children 9 years og age and younger, with the bulk of cases being in kids ages 1 to 4 years of age.

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Following the ministry’s efforts to increase vaccination coverage, there has been a 500% increase in vaccinations in Jerusalem and an even higher increase of 630% in Beit Shemesh since September, compared to the same period last year, according to the ministry.

This is the seventh death since the outbreak began. All of the cases could have been prevented through vaccination. All of the infants who died were healthy and without underlying diseases.

Due to late arrival for treatment and complications of the disease, another baby’s limbs were amputated.

According to a Jerusalem Post report earlier this week, about 1,700 patients have been diagnosed with measles in Israel since the recent outbreak.

According to statistical models, there are likely thousands more, with the exact number being closer to 5,000 cases.

Measles is a disease that can be prevented through an effective and safe vaccine.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and six (as part of the routine vaccination program).

In places with an outbreak:

Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half years.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as outbreaks: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod and Safed.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who received one vaccine at the age of 6-11 months, avoid participating in multi-participant events in cities with an outbreak due to the risk of infection.

As of today, 19 measles patients are hospitalized, most of them children under the age of 6 who have not been vaccinated against measles. Of these, 4 children are hospitalized in intensive care.

According to data from the Ministry of Health, about 4,900 vaccines were administered throughout the country last week, with the percentage of vaccination coverage for the first dose in the cities in the zip code standing at 85%. In Jerusalem it is 82.6% and in Beit Shemesh it is 81.8%.

Measles is a highly contagious, life-threatening viral disease - with the appearance of symptoms, it is important to inform medical teams to allow treatment if complications appear.

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The city of Chabahar, on the Gulf of Oman coast, has recorded the bulk of the cases with 445. Of that total, 25 were travel-associated cases being infected in Pakistan, a country dealing with a dengue fever outbreak.

Another 43 other cases were detected in Bandar Abbas, a port city on the Persian Gulf, which saw two travel associated cases linked to Pakistan.

In addition, single digit number of cases were reported in Zahedan, Iranshahr, Tehran and Birjand.

Aedes aegypti, a mosquito vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, was first reported in Hormozgan province in 2019. Now, the mosquito is found in Hormozgan, Sistan-Baluchestan (Chabahar and Konarak), Bushehr, and Fars provinces.

The other species, Aedes albopictus, has been observed in the northern and north-western provinces, including Gilan, Mazandaran, Ardabil, East Azerbaijan, and Zanjan.

Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week.

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Symptoms from dengue include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle and joint pain, and minor bleeding.

Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization.

In severe cases, health effects can include hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding), shock (seriously low blood pressure), organ failure, and death.

This is the sixth death from measles since the beginning of the outbreak - all under the age of two and a half and unvaccinated.

Measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and at the age of six (as part of the routine vaccination program).

In places with an outbreak: Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine at the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as outbreaks: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat and Ashdod.

The Ministry of Health recommends that those who are not vaccinated, as well as parents of infants who have received one vaccine at the age of 6-11 months, avoid participating in multi-participant events in cities with an outbreak due to the risk of infection.

As of today, 24 measles patients are hospitalized, most of them children up to the age of 6 who have not been vaccinated against measles. Of these, 7 children are hospitalized in intensive care.

Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. The virus can be spread through the air and through direct contact with persons who are infected. Unvaccinated young children and other non-immune adults are at highest risk of serious disease from measles.

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This is the fifth death from measles since the outbreak began - all under the age of two and a half, three of whom died this week.

As of today, 21 measles patients are hospitalized, most of them children up to the age of 6 who have not been vaccinated against measles. Of these, 6 children are hospitalized in intensive care.

Measles is a highly contagious, life-threatening viral disease - with the appearance of symptoms, it is important to inform medical teams to allow treatment if complications appear.

Measles is a preventable disease through an effective and safe vaccine.

Recommendations regarding vaccination - It is recommended that all children be vaccinated at the age of one and six (as part of the routine vaccination program)

In places with an outbreak: Introduction of the second dose of the vaccine to the age of one and a half.

Recommendation for additional vaccination for infants aged 6-11 months in outbreak areas and when traveling to places with an outbreak.

Areas currently defined as outbreaks: Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat and Ashdod.

In preparation for the holiday, it is important to avoid gatherings for those who feel unwell so as not to infect others.

Since the beginning of the outbreak in Israel, 1,251 patients have been diagnosed with the disease. As of yesterday, 29 measles patients are hospitalized, most of them children up to the age of 6 who have not been vaccinated against measles.

Of these, five patients are hospitalized in intensive care, four are children who have not been vaccinated against the disease, one child is connected to an ECMO machine, and the vaccination status of one patient is unknown.

Children aged 6-11 months should be vaccinated against measles before visiting areas with an active outbreak or if there are social and family contacts in these areas.

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Giving an early dose of the measles vaccine (MMR) provides 70-85% protection against measles, and therefore, the Ministry recommends that parents of infants of these ages be vaccinated against the disease. It should be noted that receiving this dose will not be counted as part of the two doses of the vaccine that are required to be received as part of the Ministry of Health's routine vaccination program, which includes two doses: at the age of one year and in first grade.