Health Authorities Warn of Leptospirosis Spread Amid Flooding in Gaza
Warnings About a New Health Threat
Health authorities in Gaza are sounding the alarm regarding a potential health threat: leptospirosis. Dr. Bassam Zaqout stated that extensive flooding and lack of basic sanitation are turning the devastated strip into an ideal breeding ground for the spread of this bacterial disease, commonly referred to as swamp fever or rat fever.