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Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
GENEVA - The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale than hitherto detected, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
Bangkok Post 4 min read
Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC as misinformation hampers response
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorrhagic fever, which broke out in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.
Radio France Internationale 5 min read
10 Jaw-Dropping Before-And-After Collages Of Women Who Underwent Extensive Smile Makeovers
After years of struggling with damaged teeth, these ten women underwent stunning dental transformations that restored both their smiles and their confidence.
Bored Panda 11 min read
WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola effort
KAMPALA - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bangkok Post 3 min read
World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks.
The Conversation 7 min read
More than 1.5 million people die and 860 million fall ill from unsafe food, the WHO warns
The World Health Organization warns that unsafe food harms millions of people worldwide, with children being particularly impacted.
Euronews 4 min read
Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO
Central Africa faces a deadly Ebola outbreak with nearly 500 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization reported 452 cases and 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 19 cases with two deaths in Uganda. This epidemic is a public health emergency. Experts warn it could rival the 2014…
The Economic Times 3 min read
With Measles Cases Rising, New York Faces World Cup Influx from Countries Battling Active Outbreaks
New York City enters the most internationally connected week of its recent history — the June 11 start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with an active, documented, and growing measles problem.
Medical Daily 7 min read
Three Lebanese hospitals hit by Israeli forces in under a week
Airstrikes in south of country kill nine people and wound another 150, most of them medical staff
The Guardian - UK 4 min read
WHO reports dramatic drop in suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday reported a drop in suspected Ebola cases to 116, down from 906 last week. Testing had "cleared out" some on the suspected cases list. Around 321 cases were confirmed in the DR Congo, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered…
France 24 4 min read