Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Jul 2
Two dead as wildfires gut house in northern Greece as village evacuated A 5km-long blaze outside Thessaloniki spread fast amid dry conditions and follows an unprecedented heatwave across Europe The Independent UK · Jul 1
A 'prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave is set to intensify across the US The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures. Euronews · Jul 1
Why Heat Is Europe's Silent Killer: 88% of 1,300 Deaths Were Elderly People Dying Alone in Private Homes Europe's deadly 2026 heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, with 88 per cent of victims elderly people found dead alone in private homes, according to the WHO. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
Europe Heatwave Turns Deadly: Roads Melt in UK and France as Record Temperatures Grip Continent More than 1,300 people have died as Europe's record-breaking heatwave softens roads in the UK and France, disrupts infrastructure and forces millions to battle dangerous temperatures. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
Europe's record-breaking heatwave: What you need to know Death toll tops 1,300 as record temperatures shift east, with Ukraine's war-damaged power grid now bracing for the heat's next phase. Euronews · Jun 29
Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its knees Europe is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highlight a critical flaw in the continent's housing, ill-equipped for prolonged heat. Many residents are adapting by altering routines and seeking natural cooling, while the demand for air conditioning surges despite high… The Economic Times · Jun 29
More than 1,300 deaths linked to Europe heatwave, WHO says France is the worst-affected country in Europe with at least 1,000 deaths in just three days The Independent UK · Jun 29
Europe temperatures shatter records: 191 mn face 35C on Sunday; over 1,300 dead in extreme heat Europe is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and shattering temperature records. Nations like Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic have seen unprecedented highs, leading to widespread infrastructure disruptions, including buckling roads and reduced train services. Rivers are drying up, impacting power generation and agriculture, while tragically,… The Times of India · Jun 28
More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday. France 24 · Jun 28
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO The World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent. And across Europe, "more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June linked to high temperatures in Europe",… The Economic Times · Jun 28
DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches France — How Did the Virus Get to Europe? France confirms its first Ebola case from the Congolese outbreak, involving a doctor now in isolation. The rare Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, with over 1000 cases reported in the DRC. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak. Euronews · Jun 24
‘The next pandemic will not wait’: Lula and WHO director in urgent plea for leaders to finalise agreement As Ebola spreads in the DRC, the Brazilian president and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ask leaders to agree pandemic treaty created after Covid The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
Bangkok Post · Jun 8 WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola effort KAMPALA - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Euronews · Jun 8 EU announces €5 million boost to Ebola response in DRC As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo climb above 450 and fears grow of a wider regional outbreak, the European Union has announced an additional €5 million to strengthen testing and disease surveillance.
AAP · Jun 8 Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest
AAP · Jun 5 DR Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola The World Health Organisation chief has announced a $US518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola, voicing optimism the outbreak can be contained.
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 'We Are Still Behind': WHO Chief Gives Sobering Update After Visiting Ebola-Hit DR Congo WHO chief says Ebola response in DR Congo is improving, but gaps in testing, contact tracing and trust are slowing efforts to contain the outbreak.
AAP · Jun 3 Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief The World Health Organisation chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 DRC Ebola outbreak could have begun as early as January, WHO chief says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the virus ‘had a big head start’ but that the response was catching up
The Independent UK · Jun 3 'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO says The World Health Organization says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start, but testing is improving
Radio France Internationale · Jun 2 WHO seeks more aid for Congo as ebola outbreak continues to spread The head of the World Health Organization met with Félix Tshisekedi on Monday to discuss the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, as an aid agency warned the epidemic was likely far larger than official figures suggest. The government said confirmed Ebola cases had risen to 321.
AAP · Jun 1 WHO boss wraps up 'challenging' trip to Ebola-hit Congo WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Ebola testing needs ramp up in the Democratic Republic of Congo.