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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,…

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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

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",…

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‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?

Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign moves to US with allies added to board

Relocation of Action on World Health raises questions over why Reform UK leader is involved in a US pressure group

The Guardian - UK

More than a month into DR Congo Ebola outbreak, doctors warn 'this epidemic will last'

While France confirmed its first case of Ebola, reports of people successfully treated for the condition are also emerging from Mongbwalu, the epicentre of the epidemic in the eastern part of the DRC. Although successful treatments are sparking hope among teams on the ground, health professionals remain fearful about the…

France 24

Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo

Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September

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Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn

World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks

The Independent UK

There is a significant risk of Ebola spillover into South Sudan, WHO study warns

There is a 70% chance that Ebola could reach South Sudan, according to a World Health Organization modelling study published on Thursday. Researchers said that preparing the country for a proper response is the “most urgent priority.”

Euronews

CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

Medical Daily

What an Elder Abuse Attorney Does to Protect Aging Loved Ones

As parents and relatives age, families may notice changes that cause them concern, such as unexplained injuries, sudden financial losses, or a caregiver who restricts contact with the outside world. These can be tricky cases to interpret and they often have personal and legal issues. When an older adult’s safety,…

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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

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

France announces first Ebola case in doctor returned from DR Congo

French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory – a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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The Independent UK

US ends its hantavirus response as quarantines expire and threat wanes

18 Americans had been placed under quarantine at a Nebraska medical center last month

Euronews

‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.”

The Guardian - UK

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low

Euronews

First Ebola case confirmed in France, health ministry says

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola — a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the virus. This is the first Ebola case to have been confirmed in Europe.

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Radio France Internationale

US releases experimental Ebola drug for DR Congo outbreak trials

Experimental Ebola drugs are being shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo as the United States releases doses of a treatment for clinical trials in a widening outbreak that has caused more than 1,000 cases and over 250 deaths, the World Health Organization and US officials have said.

Euronews

Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash

A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving resulting in loss of life".

Medical Daily

Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Can Learn to Move Toward DEET Treated Human Skin, Journal of Experimental Biology Study Reveals

A May 28, 2026 Journal of Experimental Biology study found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes conditioned to associate DEET with blood actively move toward treated skin.

Medical Daily

Alcohol Consumption Linked to 20 Health Outcomes in Nature Health Study of 843 Papers, with Cancer Risk at Any Level

A June 2026 Nature Health study by IHME analyzed 843 studies across 20 health outcomes, confirming alcohol raises cancer risk at any level while showing nuanced cardiometabolic findings.

Medical Daily

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

Bangkok Post

Progress against Aids still fragile

United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.

Radio France Internationale

DRC announces free healthcare for all illnesses in Ituri as Ebola gains ground

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri – a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.

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