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Italy Declares Heat Alert in 15 Cities as Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a maximum heat alert across 15 cities, including Rome and Milan, as a severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of Europe. Authorities warned that the number of cities under red alert is expected to rise to 16 on Wednesday. Under the highest alert level,......

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases remain leading causes of death in France

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases remained the leading causes of death in France in 2024, according to an annual public health report released by national research institutions, highlighting ongoing but uneven progress in reducing overall mortality. The study, compiled by experts from Santé......

Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases as death toll reaches 267

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed a critical threshold, with health authorities confirming 1,048 infections and 267 deaths, underscoring the scale of one of the most significant public health emergencies currently facing the region. The updated figures highlight......

Sri Lanka reports over 1,000 dengue cases in 24 hours as health authorities raise alarm over mosquito breeding conditions

Sri Lanka has reported a sharp surge in dengue infections, with more than 1,000 new cases recorded within a 24-hour period, according to local health authorities and media reports. The sudden increase has intensified concerns over public health risks and environmental conditions that may be contributing......

Ebola Cases Rise Above 1,000 In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a continued rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases surpassing 1,000 and deaths increasing as the outbreak spreads across affected regions. According to the latest official update, the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed......

Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak Exceeds 670 Deaths, Raising Concerns Among Health Authorities

Bangladesh is facing a worsening measles outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-March. Health authorities announced on Friday the registration of four new child deaths linked to suspected cases of the disease in the last twenty-four hours, bringing the total toll to 670 confirmed or presumed......

New York’s Lincoln Center offers free concerts designed for people living with dementia

The Lincoln Center in New York has launched a series of free concerts specifically designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers, offering an innovative blend of classical music and therapeutic engagement aimed at improving quality of life for attendees. The program brings together internationally......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims more than 200 lives in one month

Health authorities across Africa are intensifying their response efforts as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in more than 200 deaths within a month of its emergence. According to data released by African public health officials, the outbreak has infected hundreds......

Dengue outbreak overwhelms Sri Lanka as cases surpass 44,000 amid post-cyclone conditions

Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe resurgence of dengue fever, with health authorities reporting more than 44,000 infections and at least 28 deaths since the beginning of the year. The rapid spread of the mosquito-borne disease is placing significant pressure on hospitals already strained by seasonal......