Keywords: Public Health


Ebola cases rise to 1,307 with 377 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a significant increase in confirmed Ebola cases, reaching 1,307 infections, including 377 deaths, as the country continues to battle a renewed outbreak of the virus. According to official health data, the majority of cases have......

UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion without stronger response

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak could inflict economic losses of up to $3.6 billion across Africa if the disease is not rapidly contained, raising concerns that a public health emergency could evolve into a broader regional development crisis. Speaking on Tuesday, Damien......

Israel issues health warning over ‘Al-Tayebat’ diet system

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against relying on the Al-Tayebat diet system as a substitute for conventional medical treatment, urging people to seek professional medical advice before making significant changes to their diet or prescribed therapies. In an official statement,......

Investigation underway after 25-year-old man dies following Nitrous Oxide use in France

French authorities have opened an investigation after a 25-year-old man died following a medical emergency in the city of Bobigny, with investigators examining whether heavy consumption of nitrous oxide may have contributed to the incident. Emergency responders were called to the scene on Sunday after......

France reports 1,000 excess deaths amid record-breaking European heatwave

France has recorded around 1,000 excess deaths during an intense heatwave sweeping across Europe, according to the country’s public health agency, which warned that the final toll is likely to be higher as additional data becomes available. The preliminary assessment from Santé Publique......

Heatwave pressures French hospitals as emergency chief warns of rising death toll

France's healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as a prolonged heatwave continues to affect large parts of the country, prompting warnings from leading medical professionals that the human toll may rise significantly in the coming days. Philippe Juvin, head of emergency services at the Georges-Pompidou......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo reaches 304 deaths as cases surpass 1,100, health authorities report

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 304 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures released by national health authorities, as the country struggles to contain its 17th recorded epidemic. The outbreak, first declared on 15 May, remains......

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 300 Deaths

An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 300 lives, raising serious concerns among health authorities as the virus continues to spread despite intensified containment efforts. According to the latest figures from the National Institute of Public Health,......

France: Heatwave leads to surge in drownings, 55 deaths reported

The heatwave sweeping across France continues to take a heavy toll on human life. Since the onset of the heatwave on June 18, 55 people have drowned, a figure that could still rise, according to French authorities.Sports Minister Marina Ferrari stated that this toll remains provisional, while expressing......