Keywords: Health


Germany approaches 10,000 heat-related deaths as extreme temperatures intensify

Germany is facing one of its deadliest summers on record, with health authorities estimating that nearly 10,000 people have died from heat-related causes since the beginning of 2026 as another wave of extreme temperatures grips the country. The latest assessment highlights the growing public health......

Suicides among Israeli soldiers rise amid growing psychological pressure

The number of suicides among Israeli military personnel has reportedly increased since the beginning of 2026, raising renewed concerns about the psychological impact of prolonged military service and continued conflict. According to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, two female soldiers reportedly......

Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new infection, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The announcement followed an intensive period of epidemiological......

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion to settle 76,000 talc-related cancer claims

Johnson & Johnson has reached a settlement estimated at $5.5 billion to resolve approximately 76,000 claims in the United States involving its former talc-based baby powder products. The plaintiffs allege that prolonged exposure to the products contributed to the development of various forms of cancer,......

Kenya launches investigation into mysterious deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park

Kenyan wildlife authorities have launched an investigation following the unexplained deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, raising concerns among conservationists about a possible environmental contamination in one of Africa's most renowned protected areas. According to the Kenya Wildlife......

Paris knife attack suspect transferred to psychiatric care after police custody ends

A man arrested following a knife attack that injured three women in Paris has been transferred to psychiatric care after prosecutors determined that his medical condition was incompatible with continued police custody. The Paris Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the suspect's detention was......

Morocco expands primary healthcare network with 27 new health centers in Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Morocco has strengthened its primary healthcare system with the inauguration of 27 newly rehabilitated and equipped health centers across the regions of Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra, marking another step in the country's ongoing healthcare reform agenda. The Ministry......

Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing latest outbreak

Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after health authorities confirmed the end of the country’s latest outbreak, marking a major achievement in efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The outbreak, which was identified in mid-May 2026, resulted in 20 confirmed infections and......

Inside Congo's Ebola response: Surveillance teams battle shortages as outbreak intensifies

Health surveillance teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working under mounting pressure as they struggle to contain one of the country's latest Ebola outbreaks while facing severe shortages of vehicles, equipment and personnel. In Bunia, the center of the epidemic, frontline workers......