Russia Says Plague Institute Worker’s Death Poses No Epidemic Risk

By admin October 8, 2026 No comment

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Russia’s health regulator said Wednesday that there was no risk of an epidemic in Siberia following the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker at a plague research institute. The worker died from pneumonia of an undetermined cause, while around 200 people were initially placed under quarantine. The World Health Organization said it needed more information […]

Russia Reports No Plague Cases Among Contacts of Deceased Lab Worker

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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Russia’s health watchdog said no cases of plague have been detected among people who came into contact with a 28-year-old laboratory worker who died last week. The woman, who worked at a Siberian plague research institute, died from pneumonia of an undetermined cause, prompting precautionary measures and international concern. Authorities said extensive testing found no

Frankfurt Reports Third Malaria Death in Airport-Linked Outbreak

By admin September 18, 2026 No comment

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A third person has died from malaria in the Frankfurt area in an extremely rare outbreak believed to be linked to air traffic, according to local German officials. The latest victim was one of two infected residents of the Schwanheim district near Frankfurt Airport. The infected residents had contracted Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for […]

Tens of Thousands Rally in Zagreb Demanding Urgent Waste Cleanup

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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Tens of thousands of people gathered in Zagreb’s central square on Saturday to protest delays in cleaning up more than 30,000 tons of waste stored in Croatia’s Lika region. The demonstration, one of the country’s biggest in recent years, was organised under the name “Walk for Lika,” with protesters warning that the waste could threaten […]

Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die of Malaria in Rare Outbreak

By admin August 27, 2026 No comment

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Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees, according to local public health officials. Authorities believe malaria-carrying mosquitoes may have arrived at the airport aboard a plane, with the outbreak first detected in July. The affected workers were employed in different roles and […]

France Links Sharp Rise in Drownings to Heatwaves

By admin August 24, 2026 No comment

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France has recorded 301 drowning deaths since 19 June, a 14% increase from the same period last year, according to Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari. She linked the rise to prolonged heatwaves that have pushed people toward rivers, canals and other bodies of water to cool down. Ferrari warned that many fatal incidents occurred […]

France Heatwave Overwhelms Funeral Homes as Death Toll Rises

By admin July 22, 2026 No comment

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France’s record-breaking late-June heatwave has placed immense pressure on funeral homes, hospitals, and elderly care facilities as excess deaths continue to rise. Funeral director Gautier Caton said his company received bodies at up to three times the normal rate, forcing him to rent refrigerated containers and even assist overcrowded funeral services in Paris.

WHO Warns Europe Faces More Deadly Heatwaves as New Extreme Temperatures Build

By admin July 7, 2026 No comment

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” as another powerful heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in parts of Portugal and southern Spain are expected to reach as high as 43°C in the coming days. WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge urged governments to strengthen preparedness, noting […]

France Reports First Ebola Case as DR Congo Outbreak Worsens

By admin June 25, 2026 No comment

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France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialized medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition. French health authorities have emphasized that the risk to the general public remains very […]

Chile-DR Congo Friendly Called Off as Ebola Outbreak Triggers Health Concerns

By admin June 3, 2026 No comment

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A planned international friendly between DR Congo and Chile in Spain has been cancelled after local authorities raised concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo. The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion signed a decree preventing the match from taking place on 9 June, citing recommendations from regional and municipal health […]