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Sustained heat raises infectious disease risks across Europe, ECDC warns

July 30, 2026

Longer and warmer summers are increasing the risk of several infectious diseases across Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned. In a statement issued on July 29,…

WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak Over, Thanks Spain for ‘Incredible Solidarity’

July 2, 2026

DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 1,406; Deaths Reach 438

July 2, 2026

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Third-Largest on Record as Cases Near 1,300

July 1, 2026

Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa Up to $3.6bn, UN Warns

June 30, 2026

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France Reports First Ebola Case In Doctor Returning From DRC Mission

June 24, 2026

by Sandra Mejia

French health authorities confirmed on June 24 the first case of Ebola virus disease in the…

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India: H5N1 Reported in Five Kozhikode Local Bodies; Culling To Follow

March 19, 2026

by Sandra Mejia

H5N1 has been reported in five local bodies in Kozhikode district, with culling operations set to…

Asia·Indian subcontinent·Latest News

India: Kerala To Cull 5,961 Birds in Alappuzha After Bird Flu Confirmation

March 19, 2026

by Sandra Mejia

The cull order in Alappuzha district follows reported H5N1 confirmation in Muhamma and will cover a…

UK Meningitis Outbreak Cases Climb to 27, 2 Deaths Reported

March 19, 2026

by James Whitfield

The UK Health Security Agency said on March 19 that it is investigating an outbreak of…

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Black Rain in Iran: WHO Warns of Health Risks After Airstrikes on Oil Facilities

March 11, 2026

by James Whitfield

The head of the World Health Organization has warned that damage to petroleum facilities in Iran…

US News·Latest News·North America

Pennsylvania Ramps Up Testing as Bird Flu Affects 7.2 Million Birds in 2026

February 24, 2026

by Michelle Park

Pennsylvania is expanding its response to highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, after state officials…

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Dozens of Dead Swans in London Docklands Trigger Bird Flu Investigation

February 24, 2026

by Michelle Park

A specialist contractor has collected 30 dead swans from waterways near Canary Wharf. Officials say tests…

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Israel Reports Bird Flu in Jezreel Valley Turkey Flock, Second Case This Season

February 23, 2026

by Michelle Park

Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry reported H5N1 in fattening turkeys at a commercial coop in…

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Israel Reports 16th Death in Measles Outbreak as 6-Year-Old Dies

February 22, 2026

by Sandra Mejia

Israel’s Health Ministry said a 6-year-old child died of measles on Sunday, bringing the total number…

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Malaysia TB outbreak reaches 3,161 cases as government appeals for masks at Ramadan bazaars

February 22, 2026

Sandra MejiaandJames Whitfield

Malaysia’s Health Ministry has urged the public to wear masks in crowded, enclosed places, improve indoor…