First West Nile fever case confirmed in Israel for summer 2026

Israel's Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry announced the first confirmed case of West Nile fever this summer, according to Channel 12. No further details about the patient's location or condition were provided.

The Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry announced the first confirmed case of West Nile fever for the summer of 2026, as reported by Channel 12. The patient's location and condition have not been disclosed. West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne disease that typically appears in Israel during the summer months.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 14:07 · 16 JulLatest

   Health and Environmental Protection Ministries officially confirm the first case.

2. 14:05 · 16 Jul

   First case of West Nile fever diagnosed in Tel Aviv this year

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