World Health Organization reports that 80% of cases of Ebola in eastern DRC are from unknown chains of
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A cyclosporiasis outbreak, caused by cyclospora cayetanensis, is reported in 31 U.S. states by the Centers for…
On 2026-07-13, available reporting documented the foodborne gastrointestinal illness has shown up in 31 states, and federal health officials say 86 people have been hospitalized.
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South Korea issues first alert under emergency heatwave system
Gyeongsan and Pohang received the new warning after reaching criteria associated with serious risks even for otherwise healthy people.
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Cyclosporiasis surge in the US puts produce safety and hospital capacity under pressure
A growing outbreak of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis had already spread widely across the United States, with Michigan and Ohio among the states reporting the heaviest confirmed caseloads.
Read report »Cholera, measles and food shortages put 200,000 at risk in Sudan's North Kordofan
Sudan Doctors Network says the North Kordofan town of Bara is facing overlapping health and food pressures, with more than 100 measles cases recorded among children.
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Sudan relief group says cholera outbreak has killed 30 in West Kordofan
A Sudanese relief group says a cholera outbreak in West Kordofan has killed 30 people and infected 800 since June 20, as health conditions worsen.
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Deadly US heat spell strains cities as storms compound hazards
Officials were investigating at least 25 suspected heat deaths while dangerous temperatures, power failures and severe-weather risks affected millions.
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Measles Outbreak Escalates in Bangladesh
Health authorities report rising fatalities and infection rates as the national measles crisis persists.
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Health officials in Belgium report a 39% increase of deaths, compared to the week prior, from heat waves in the…
On 2026-07-03, available reporting documented it comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.
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Uganda confirms Marburg virus in toddler during Ebola surveillance
The WHO said authorities were monitoring identified contacts in Kyegegwa District and none had developed symptoms at the time of the announcement.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo begins treatment trials for Ebola
On 2026-07-02, available reporting documented according to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
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Ontario Expands Routine Colorectal Cancer Screening to Adults 45 and Older
Effective July 1, 2026, Ontario made at-home FIT screening available from age 45, becoming the second Canadian province after Prince Edward Island to lower the routine starting age.
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The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirms an isolated case of the Marburg virus in Uganda…
On 2026-07-01, available reporting documented nAIROBI, July 1 (Reuters) – Ugandan health authorities have confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease, a highly infectious hemorrhagic fever, while conducting surveillance for an Ebola outbreak, Africa’s top public health ag
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War-damaged services hinder response to Sudan’s latest cholera wave
WHO figures recorded 120 deaths and 1,102 suspected infections from May as insecurity, water shortages and approaching rains increased the danger.
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The death toll from the heatwaves across Europe increases to over 1,300 people killed, including 1,000 in France and…
On 2026-06-29, available reporting documented france is the worst-affected country in Europe with at least 1,000 deaths in just three days There have been more than 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since 21 June as an unprecedented heatwave continued to push temperatures to reco
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WHO chief announces cholera outbreak in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Sudanese health officials had recorded 838 suspected cases, seven confirmed cases and 117 deaths as of June 20, according to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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France records roughly 1,000 additional deaths during extreme heat
Reports dated 28 June 2026 documented france records roughly 1,000 additional deaths during extreme heat, marking a significant science development.
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Poland logs provisional 40.5C high as Europe heatwave pushes records east
Polish and international reporting said a reading of 40.5C in Slubice provisionally set a new national high as an intense European heatwave continued to break temperature records.
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Germany records its highest ever temperature of 41.5°C (106.7 F) in Saxony-Anhalt, according to Deutscher…
On 2026-06-27, available reporting documented a heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.
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Axpo shuts both Beznau reactors as Aare River reaches 25C
The Swiss utility said restart planning would wait for cooler water or a sufficient cooling forecast and approval from the relevant authorities.
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UK records provisional June heat high as 37.3C is reached in Suffolk
BBC News reported that Santon Downham, Suffolk, provisionally reached 37.3C, setting a June record as extreme heat disrupted schools, rail services and emergency planning.
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Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths
Health Minister Pierre Somse confirmed cholera in Bimbo and Mbaiki after authorities recorded 197 cases and 24 deaths near Bangui.
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Spain heatwave estimate links 212 deaths to four-day spell
A Spanish public institute estimated that a record heatwave may have contributed to 212 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday.
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Switzerland and the United Kingdom both record their hottest ever temperatures in June with a provisional high of…
On 2026-06-25, available reporting documented temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alert Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alert The UK
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