Transmitted by Rats and Rodents: Warnings of a Potential Leptospirosis Outbreak in Gaza Posted on January 8, 2026 by Connor Johnson Jordan News January 1, 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 Article