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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Sri Lanka removes high-sugar, salty and fatty foods from schools
New education rules cover four million students and bar listed fast foods, sweets, sweetened drinks and unhealthy-food sponsorships from school settings.
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Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside…
Reporting dated 2026-06-24 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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Pentagon again requires flu shots for military recruits
All U.S. service branches have resumed influenza vaccination requirements for recruits while an Air Force training base manages a flu outbreak.
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At least 40 drown in France during extreme heat
Officials said many victims were young people swimming in unsupervised places as the country recorded its hottest day since records began in 1947.
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France records its hottest ever day on record after a temperature of 44.3°C is recorded in Pissos,…
On 2026-06-23, available reporting documented national weather service, Météo-France, reports Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947 National weather service, Météo-France, reports Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947 France has regis
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,000 confirmed cases
Health authorities reported 1,003 confirmed infections and 254 deaths as response teams faced gaps in contact tracing and infection control.
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Icelandic whaling vessel sails after two-year pause
The renewed hunt began amid protest and lower scientific catch recommendations for fin and minke whales.
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About 5,000 flamingo chicks hatch at Turkey’s Lake Tuz
Drone footage showed a substantially larger cohort at the drought-hit breeding ground after a water-supply project targeted nesting areas.
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France puts 35 departments on red heat alert
Paris was included in the highest warning level as prolonged extreme temperatures disrupted transport and schools.
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