Keywords: Prevention


Wildfires in France: La France insoumise Calls for an Inquiry into Firefighting Resources

In light of an exceptionally severe fire season, La France insoumise wants to initiate a parliamentary debate on France's ability to prevent and combat wildfires. The national coordinator of the movement, Manuel Bompard, announced on Tuesday the group's intention to request an inquiry dedicated to the......

Greece records more than 280 arrests linked to wildfires since January

More than 280 people have been arrested in Greece since the beginning of 2026 in connection with fires, as authorities step up efforts to hold those responsible for accidental and deliberate outbreaks accountable. According to Yannis Artopios, a spokesperson for the Greek fire service, 281 arrests had......

Europe faces a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections

Europe has experienced a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in recent years, with health authorities reporting particularly strong growth in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis. The trend suggests that the increase cannot be explained simply by improved diagnosis and reporting,......

Ebola fears ease in DR Congo after river boat passengers test negative

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that seven passengers aboard a river vessel intercepted near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, reducing immediate concerns over a potential outbreak linked to a suspected fatal case. The results were announced on Friday......

China rejects US sanctions on companies added to Uyghur forced labor blacklist

China has strongly criticized a new round of United States sanctions targeting Chinese companies accused of links to forced labor in Xinjiang, describing the measures as economic pressure and pledging to defend the interests of affected businesses. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Washington's......

Morocco cuts forest fire damage by 31% as faster response limits burned areas

Morocco has significantly reduced the land affected by forest fires in 2026, with burned areas falling by nearly 31% compared with the country's annual average, according to the National Agency of Water and Forests (ANEF). The figures highlight the effectiveness of the country's wildfire prevention......

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......

Morocco strengthens its aerial firefighting capabilities to combat forest fires

Morocco is continuing to expand its capabilities in the fight against forest fires by strengthening its aerial firefighting fleet, which plays a key role in the country's national strategy to protect its forests and respond rapidly to wildfires. The aerial firefighting system operates as part of......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......