The Ministry of Health announced Thursday that a jackal infected with rabies was found near Kibbutz Gesher, on the northern axis near the Shulamit outpost.
One person was exposed to the infected jackal and was immediately referred for preventive medical treatment. Health Ministry professionals are continuing an epidemiological investigation to assess the scope of exposure in the area.
Urgent call to the public and anyone who was in the area
The Ministry of Health is calling on anyone who came into contact, or whose animals came into contact, in the area of the incident with the infected jackal or with a stray animal, between October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 inclusive, to urgently contact the Afula Health Bureau at 4 Yerushalayim Street (telephone: 04-6099000), or the health bureau nearest to their place of residence. The contact is for the purpose of evaluating the need for preventive treatment against rabies, and there is no need to schedule an appointment in advance.
The Ministry emphasizes that after working hours and during the weekend, one should go directly to the emergency room at the nearest hospital.
