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Spain heat wave kills over 1,000 in deadliest June on record
Spain's Health Ministry attributed 1,028 deaths to extreme heat last month, marking the deadliest June since 2015 after temperatures soared to the second-highest levels since 1961, with elderly residents in northern regions bearing the highest toll as officials warned of approaching heat waves.
01 July 2026
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Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths
Health Minister Pierre Somse announced the outbreak Friday after 197 cases and 24 deaths were confirmed in health districts southwest of Bangui, urging strict hygiene measures as authorities investigate the origin of the country's fifth cholera epidemic.
28 June 2026
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Poland braces for 40C temperatures as heat wave triggers emergency alert
Polish authorities placed firefighters, police and health services on heightened alert on Saturday after the national meteorological institute issued extreme heat warnings, forecasting temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius across western and central regions amid concerns over wildfires and heat-related illnesses.
28 June 2026
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Türkiye's first domestic heart-lung machine succeeds in surgery
Secretary of Turkish Defense Industries Haluk Görgün announced the successful clinical deployment of the Aselsan LIFELINE HLM, stating that the device performed the function of a heart during surgery for the first time in the country's history.
27 June 2026
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DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000 as death toll rises
Health authorities confirmed that Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000 cases with 254 deaths recorded since the outbreak began in mid-May, warning that response teams face mounting containment challenges across the affected eastern provinces.
22 June 2026
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WHO: COP31 in Türkiye to spotlight climate-health crisis link
WHO representative Dr. Tasnim Atatrah said the upcoming COP31 summit in Antalya offers a critical opportunity to strengthen the connection between climate action and public health, warning that climate change is already impacting communities worldwide as a mounting health crisis.
21 June 2026
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Türkiye performs world-first eight-way cross-liver transplant
Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu announced on Tuesday that Turkish surgeons have performed the world's first eight-way cross-liver transplant at Inonu University, calling the procedure a milestone that reinforces Türkiye's standing as a global center for organ transplantation.
16 June 2026
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Hantavirus cases steady at 13, no new deaths in month: WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Saturday that hantavirus cases reported to the World Health Organization remain steady at 13 with no new deaths recorded in over a month, noting the agency maintains close contact with governments where patients are receiving treatment or where passengers are under quarantine.
07 June 2026
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Finnish health body calls for ban on energy drinks for under-18s
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare urged lawmakers on Thursday to prohibit energy drink sales to individuals under 18, citing new data showing nearly 70% of adolescents consume the beverages regularly and warning that dependency is displacing proper nutrition and disrupting sleep cycles.
04 June 2026
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DR Congo rules out school closures despite Ebola deaths
Health Minister Roger Kamba said the government will implement preventive measures in eastern provinces rather than shut down educational facilities, voicing concern over five student fatalities while appealing to families to avoid home treatment and seek immediate medical care for suspected cases.
30 May 2026
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England's resident doctors to stage 16th strike since 2023
The British Medical Association announced Wednesday that England's resident doctors will stage a four-day walkout from June 15 to June 19, saying weeks of talks with Health Secretary James Murray had failed to produce meaningful change on pay restoration or training capacity.
28 May 2026
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Ebola facility attack in eastern Congo leaves 13 patients missing
Local residents attacked an Ebola treatment facility in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, leaving 13 suspected patients missing and unaccounted for, according to local media reports, as tensions between health workers and communities continue to escalate over restrictive burial protocols.
25 May 2026
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DR Congo confirms over 100 Ebola cases as infections surge
The Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed on Sunday that Ebola cases have surpassed 100 across three provinces since the outbreak began on May 15, as health authorities suspended social activities in the epicenter and neighboring nations imposed travel restrictions to prevent cross-border transmission.
25 May 2026
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EU says Ebola risk remains ‘very low’ despite Africa outbreak concerns
The European Commission announced that the risk of Ebola infection in the EU remains “very low,” even for travelers to affected regions in Africa. The EU is closely coordinating with WHO and regional countries. The Health Security Committee met Wednesday to assess the situation. Nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths have been reported in the DRC and Uganda.
20 May 2026
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Climate experts press WHO for global health emergency move
A European climate and health commission has urged the World Health Organization to officially classify climate change as a global public health emergency, warning that governments continue to underestimate the growing risks linked to extreme weather, food insecurity and pressure on healthcare systems across Europe and beyond.
18 May 2026
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Australia quarantines 6 cruise passengers over hantavirus risk
Six people who traveled on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have been placed in quarantine in Australia after arriving on a repatriation flight from the Netherlands. They tested negative before departure and remain in good health but will undergo a three-week quarantine.
15 May 2026
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French evacuee from virus-hit cruise ship shows symptoms
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said one of five nationals evacuated from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius developed symptoms during Sunday's repatriation flight from the Canary Islands, with authorities placing all passengers under strict isolation to protect the general population.
11 May 2026
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Tenerife as evacuation begins
The cruise ship MV Hondius reached waters off Tenerife early Sunday with 150 people on board following a deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers, as authorities prepared a large-scale medical evacuation and repatriation operation for multiple nationalities.
10 May 2026
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European Commission delays chemical ban despite 100,000 tons pollution
Environmental organizations accuse the European Commission of obstructing its own 2022 chemicals roadmap, citing unlawful delays that have generated nearly 100,000 tonnes of toxic pollution. A comprehensive review reveals regulatory paralysis on hazardous substances including lead ammunition and carcinogenic childcare products, with deadlines missed by up to 47 months, undermining Brussels' commitment to public health and environmental protection across member states.
26 April 2026
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