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WHO launches first trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization launched the first clinical trial on Tuesday to test whether an antiviral drug can prevent infection in people exposed to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts and spread beyond known chains of transmission.

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Triple murder makes headlines in the UK and South Africa

In this edition: a murder case makes the headlines and a man is sought in the UK over the death of his wife and two daughters. Also, the WHO warns the numbers for the Ebola crisis in DRC may be four times higher than previously estimated. Finally, we look at…

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Majority of new Ebola cases are ‘from unknown chains of transmission,’ WHO official says

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has said

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak's true scale could be four times higher than official toll, WHO says

The true number of Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo is at least double, and ‌possibly four ⁠times, the official tally, ‌the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Official figures hold that the fever has infected nearly 2,000 people since mid-May.

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7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

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The DRC Ebola Outbreak Has Reached 1,792 Cases and 625 Deaths, and U.S. Airport Screening Expires in Eight Days

ECDC confirms 1,792 Ebola cases and 625 deaths in DRC as of July 9, 2026. U.S. entry restrictions expire around July 21. No vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain.

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People Are Swapping Toothpaste For African Twig In Search Of A White Smile, Experts Reveal The Truth

"Can't trust anything I see on TikTok."

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Portuguese plane delivers medicines to Venezuela

The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors.

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Doctors Without Borders slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's hospitals

The World Health Organisation recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between the February 2022 full-scale invasion and the end of 2025, with the vast majority involving violence with heavy weapons.

Euronews

More grain, less protein behind India’s rising obesity

A decade ago, in March 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi first mentioned obesity in his 18th Mann Ki Baat address. Since then, Modi has spoken about the issue on at least 18 occasions, including during his last Independence Day speech.

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Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: Experts

Antimicrobial resistance now challenges routine surgical procedures and increases infection risks. Surgeons warn that losing effective antibiotics undermines decades of progress in safe surgery. Hospitals are adopting stricter antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention measures. Multidrug-resistant organisms pose a significant challenge to treating post-operative infections effectively. Preserving antibiotic effectiveness is a…

The Economic Times

First patients enrolled in record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in DRC

Two drugs are being trialled in the Ituri region in a programme set up just six weeks after the outbreak was declared, with hopes it will reduce mortality rates

The Guardian - UK

WHO Issues Urgent Warning as Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050

Almost everyone knows someone whose life has been changed by cancer. It could be a parent, a friend, a neighbour, or even someone you've never met but admired. That's what makes the World Health Organization's latest warning feel so personal. According to new projections, the number of people diagnosed with…

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Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Kills 625 in DRC as U.S. Entry Restriction Order Approaches July 21 Expiration

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 625 in DRC and 2 in Uganda. U.S. entry restrictions expire around July 21. Here is the current situation and what travelers need to know.

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92% of people will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime, says WHO

Cancer affects nearly everyone globally, with one in five developing the disease. The world recorded over twenty million new cases and ten million deaths last year. Financial hardship and mental health struggles impact many affected individuals and families. Survival rates significantly differ between high-income and low-income nations. Preventable risk factors…

Euronews

Cancer cases to soar by 2050 amid deep global inequalities, WHO warns

Cancer cases are projected to rise by 66,7% by 2050 while access to care remains unequal between rich and poor countries, a new WHO report warns.

Medical Daily

COVID's Nimbus Variant Is Now Dominant in the United States as Wastewater Signals Rise in 10 States

COVID variant NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" now leads U.S. cases at 43%. Wastewater rising in 10 states. Here's who needs to act now.

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Congo Ebola deaths rise to 600, as new cases are suspected in a previously unaffected province

Previously unaffected Congo regions report suspected Ebola cases as oubtbreak keeps spreading faster than the response, while healthcare workers are walking off their jobs amid payment delays.

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The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever. Health authorities confirmed 1,759 cases and 600 deaths since mid-May. This rare Bundibugyo species has no approved vaccine or treatment available. Persistent insecurity and health system fragility complicate control efforts significantly. Humanitarian needs remain substantial while other diseases…

France 24

Africa CDC warns of ‘fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever’ as DR Congo death toll climbs to 600

The number of confirmed deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, figures published by the UN health agency showed Thursday. The WHO's figures show the worsening haemorrhagic fever outbreak has a case fatality rate of 34 percent.

The Times of India

Germany records over 5,100 heat deaths as Europe reels under record-breaking summer

Germany recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year. The majority of the deaths occurred during the intense weather in late June, according to the country's public health agency.

Medical Daily

COVID Wastewater Levels Are Rising Across 10 States as Experts Urge High-Risk Groups to Take Precautions

NB.1.8.1 Nimbus is the dominant COVID strain as wastewater levels climb in multiple states. Here's what high-risk groups should know and do now.

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6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel ItThe assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, the hard outer layer that does not grow back, and pushes the gum line upward, exposing the softer root surface beneath. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology tracked…

The Independent UK

Cancer cases to double in next 25 years, WHO warns, as science can’t keep up with the costs

Cancer cases around the world could reach 35 million by 2050

Medical Daily

The First European Ebola Case in Years Was Successfully Contained in France: What the U.S. Should Learn from That Response

France contained an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case with no secondary transmission. Here's what France did right and what it means for U.S. hospital preparedness in 2026.

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