Health authorities in Gaza have moved to quell circulating claims about the spread of a rare bacterial illness, insisting that no confirmed infections have been identified. The clarification comes as the territory’s medical system operates under extreme pressure amid a prolonged genocidal war that has damaged infrastructure, disrupted laboratories and constrained access to essential care.

According to officials, routine epidemiological surveillance has continued despite severe limitations. A small number of patients presenting compatible symptoms were assessed cautiously, with samples taken and transferred beyond Gaza for specialised testing. All results, the authorities say, returned negative, reinforcing their position that the reports suggesting an outbreak are unfounded.

The health administration stressed that public communication on infectious diseases must remain centralised to avoid panic in an already traumatised population. In a setting where sanitation networks are compromised and displacement is widespread, unverified claims can spread faster than facts, deepening fear among families already living with the consequences of a genocidal war.

Medical teams specialising in preventive care are reported to be working continuously, monitoring trends and responding to risks as they arise. Officials say that any verified developments will be communicated through formal channels, urging the public and media alike to rely on confirmed information rather than speculation during a period of acute vulnerability.