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Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo

Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September

The Guardian - UK

Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn

World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks

The Independent UK

There is a significant risk of Ebola spillover into South Sudan, WHO study warns

There is a 70% chance that Ebola could reach South Sudan, according to a World Health Organization modelling study published on Thursday. Researchers said that preparing the country for a proper response is the “most urgent priority.”

Euronews

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CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

Medical Daily

What an Elder Abuse Attorney Does to Protect Aging Loved Ones

As parents and relatives age, families may notice changes that cause them concern, such as unexplained injuries, sudden financial losses, or a caregiver who restricts contact with the outside world. These can be tricky cases to interpret and they often have personal and legal issues. When an older adult’s safety,…

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches France — How Did the Virus Get to Europe?

France confirms its first Ebola case from the Congolese outbreak, involving a doctor now in isolation. The rare Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, with over 1000 cases reported in the DRC.

International Business Times UK

Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says

The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.

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France announces first Ebola case in doctor returned from DR Congo

French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory – a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

US ends its hantavirus response as quarantines expire and threat wanes

18 Americans had been placed under quarantine at a Nebraska medical center last month

The Independent UK

‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.”

Euronews

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low

The Guardian - UK

First Ebola case confirmed in France, health ministry says

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola — a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the virus. This is the first Ebola case to have been confirmed in Europe.

Euronews

US releases experimental Ebola drug for DR Congo outbreak trials

Experimental Ebola drugs are being shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo as the United States releases doses of a treatment for clinical trials in a widening outbreak that has caused more than 1,000 cases and over 250 deaths, the World Health Organization and US officials have said.

Radio France Internationale

Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash

A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving resulting in loss of life".

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Medical Daily

Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Can Learn to Move Toward DEET Treated Human Skin, Journal of Experimental Biology Study Reveals

A May 28, 2026 Journal of Experimental Biology study found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes conditioned to associate DEET with blood actively move toward treated skin.

Medical Daily

Alcohol Consumption Linked to 20 Health Outcomes in Nature Health Study of 843 Papers, with Cancer Risk at Any Level

A June 2026 Nature Health study by IHME analyzed 843 studies across 20 health outcomes, confirming alcohol raises cancer risk at any level while showing nuanced cardiometabolic findings.

Medical Daily

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

Bangkok Post

Progress against Aids still fragile

United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.

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Radio France Internationale

DRC announces free healthcare for all illnesses in Ituri as Ebola gains ground

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri – a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on nicotine: we shouldn’t buy the idea of addiction without harm

Editorial: The UN is set to review the legal status of nicotine. An outright ban would go too far, but there is no case for its easy availability

Medical Daily

Good News from the Ebola Outbreak: The First American to Contract Bundibugyo Virus Has Fully Recovered

An American physician contracted Bundibugyo Ebola virus in DRC and was evacuated to Germany for care. He has fully recovered and been released. All high-risk contacts cleared 21-day monitoring.

The Economic Times

Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"

Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing conflict and restrictions. Citing devastating conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, the embassy highlighted critical shortages of medicines, equipment and operational capacity.

Medical Daily

The Ebola Outbreak in DRC Just Hit 837 Confirmed Cases. The CDC Has a Dire Projection — Here's What It Means for the U.S.

Ebola DRC: 837 confirmed cases, 196 dead as of June 15. No vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo strain. CDC models project 20,000+ cases in 90 days. JFK screening active.

France 24

Ebola: healthworkers worry for their life

In tonight's programme, WHO warns despite efforts, Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly. Also in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes sincce the beginning of the year. And 'Africa now' pops up at the Galeries Lafayette showcasing African designers.

France 24

DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatment.

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