Transmitted by Rats and Rodents: Warnings of a Potential Leptospirosis Outbreak in Gaza Posted on January 8, 2026 The Director of Medical Relief in Gaza, Dr. Bassam Zaqout, warned of serious concerns over the possible emergence of a new epidemic in the Strip, amid a sharp deterioration in health and environmental conditions and the widespread presence of rodents among the tents of displaced people. … Read More from Transmitted by Rats and Rodents: Warnings of a Potential Leptospirosis Outbreak in Gaza
Hantavirus in the Americas 2025: More than a quarter of the cases were fatal Posted on January 8, 2026 (January 8, 2026) In the Western Hemisphere, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported a total of 229 hantavirus cases and 59 deaths in eight countries in the Americas Region, mainly in the Southern Cone in 2025- Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, the United States of America, and Uruguay. This is a case fatality rate of nearly … Read More from Hantavirus in the Americas 2025: More than a quarter of the cases were fatal
FDA Announces Major Recall After Products Found at Risk of Pest Adulteration Posted on January 8, 2026 WASHINGTON – A massive recall was issued for products that could result in serious illness “due to adulteration from pests, including rodents, birds and insects,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Dec 26. … Read More from FDA Announces Major Recall After Products Found at Risk of Pest Adulteration
