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Bundibugyo Ebola Has Killed 454 People as the First Treatment Trial Opens

1,481 Ebola cases and 454 deaths in DRC, Uganda, and France as of July 4, 2026. No approved vaccine or treatment. The PARTNERS trial just enrolled its first patient. Here's the update.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 500 people, the UN health agency's figures showed Monday. Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the heart of the outbreak, on Sunday issued a 24-hour notice threatening to strike if the government did not improve their working…

France 24 · Jul 6

More than 500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed over 500 lives. World Health Organization figures show 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths in the DRC. Two deaths have also occurred in neighboring Uganda, with 16 patients recovering there. This outbreak is driven by a rare Ebola…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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“I got a call from Keith Richards. He acted like he had known me for 20 years. He asked me to come over and play. They wanted me to join – I couldn’t believe that”: Why Jeff Beck turned down The Rolling Stones

The late guitar hero thought he’d been invited to jam for a weekend in the mid ’70s. He didn’t realize Keith Richards wanted him to replace Mick Taylor, as told in this exclusive book excerpt

Guitar World · Jul 6

Why C-Section deliveries are rising in India

More than a quarter of India’s births now happen through Caesarean-section (C-section) deliveries, driven primarily by high rates of surgical intervention in private hospitals.

Newslaundry · Jul 6

Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins

Residents in Congo's Ebola outbreak zone are hopeful as researchers begin a study of two potential treatments

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Prime Video just gave you the perfect opportunity to catch ‘World War Z’ — this intense action movie is finally getting a sequel

Prime Video just added “World War Z,” a horror-thriller movie about a man who travels across a collapsing world to track the source of a rapidly spreading infection.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 4

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Bulletin world briefing: Interpol hunt for female suspect in Monaco parcel bomb attack

Interpol hunt for woman identified in Monaco parcel bomb attack Iran begins public mourning for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Five in hospital after man accidentally sets off anti-bear spray in Japan post office Turkish comedian jailed over viral stand up show insulting President Erdogan WHO issues new hantavirus update…

The Independent UK · Jul 3

WHO declare hantavirus outbreak is over months after first case was recorded

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The Independent UK · Jul 3

WHO declares deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship over after three months

Three people died in the outbreak among cruise ship passengers

The Independent UK · Jul 3

A New COVID Subvariant Is Driving a Global Wave: Find Out Whether It Has Reached Your State

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S. at ~43% of cases. 10 states report high or very high wastewater levels. Here's what it means and who's at risk.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

DRC trials experimental treatment for rare Ebola strain as outbreak worsens

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments as the outbreak continues to spread in the north-east of the country.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3

Strong El Niño on the way? UN warns of extreme weather risk from July-September

World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in a press release on Friday, warned that El Niño has officially developed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few months.

The Times of India · Jul 3

U.S. Hospitals Increase Ebola Preparedness After an Imported Ebola Case Reaches Europe

Ebola's Bundibugyo strain reached France and Germany in June 2026. CDC has issued hospital alerts and activated airport screening at 4 U.S. airports. Here's what to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 2

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LiveScience · Jul 2

The hantavirus outbreak is over, WHO declares

A hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship and prompted an international public health response has now ended. It sickened 13 people and caused three deaths.

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Bored Panda · Jul 2

“You Know Just Who To Blame”: 62 Funny Memes About The Summer Heat Nobody Asked For

As temperatures continue to soar across Europe, people are doing their best to stay cool, whether that's hiding in the shade, living in front of a fan, or making emergency trips for ice cream. The heatwave may be serious, but that hasn't stopped the internet from doing what it does…

Euronews · Jul 2

Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep in babies' first year, study finds

Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who were formula-fed. One possible explanation is that the nutrients in formula remain largely fixed, while breast milk adapts to a baby's changing nutritional needs.

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Medical Daily · Jul 1

Ebola Has Now Spread to a Fourth DRC Province Near the South Sudan Border as Regional Health Concerns Grow

Ebola has reached a fourth DRC province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan. 1,274 cases, 360 deaths. Here's why the geographic spread matters and what changes for containment.

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Funding for Sudan health crisis only a third of what is needed this year

It comes as the country contends with its third cholera outbreak in three years

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain

Americans eat 20bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foods

Medical Daily · Jul 1

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 Are All Being Monitored for Human Risk — Here Is the Honest State of Avian Flu in 2026

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 are all circulating in birds and monitored for human infection. Here's an honest 2026 risk assessment — and who is and isn't at meaningful risk.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Ebola Alert in Glasgow: What You Should Know About the Deadly Virus

A Glasgow hospital faced a partial lockdown after a patient tested negative for Ebola, marking the UK's first alert in years. The incident underscores ongoing preventive measures against the virus.

Euronews · Jul 1

A 'prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave is set to intensify across the US

The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Relief Workers Say This Ebola Outbreak Could Take Six More Months to Bring Under Control

Frontline medics say the DRC Ebola outbreak could take six more months to control. WHO's own Africa response lead rated efforts a 3-4 out of 10. Here's why containment is lagging.

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