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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Frontline health workers in Ituri province have launched strikes over unpaid wages as the Ebola death toll rises and transmission chains remain unidentified.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The House voted to end the biannual ritual of changing clocks by moving toward permanent daylight saving time. The bill must now clear the Senate.

News ·15 Jul 2026, 03:05 ·Mara Ionescu 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

Experts warn that the true scale of the DRC's Ebola crisis is likely hidden, as most new cases in Bunia appear outside of established contact lists.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries: Study

Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries: Study

A study of over 214,000 individuals across 14 countries shows that dementia risk factors shift based on a nation's wealth, challenging universal prevention models.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read
US bans citizens in Congo from flights home over Ebola outbreak concerns

US bans citizens in Congo from flights home over Ebola outbreak concerns

The US administration has enacted a temporary ban on direct commercial flights from the DRC and mandated centralized health screening for travelers.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Michigan health officials identify leafy greens as potential parasite source

Michigan health officials identify leafy greens as potential parasite source

Michigan health authorities have identified lettuce and salad greens as a potential source for a sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak. Officials are advising consumers to thoroughly wash or cook produce to mitigate the risk of this parasitic infection.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data shows

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data shows

Data from the EuroMOMO network confirms 10,650 excess deaths across 27 countries during the final week of June, a spike linked to record-breaking heat.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 01:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially expanded into the Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces. Meanwhile, ongoing labor strikes at a treatment center in Ituri are complicating the public health response.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 20:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read
German hospital treats U.S. Ebola patient infected in Congo

German hospital treats U.S. Ebola patient infected in Congo

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been admitted to a Frankfurt hospital with the Ebola virus. The patient is in stable condition, and officials state there is no risk to the general public.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Sri Lanka urges parents to dress preschool children protectively for dengue

Sri Lanka urges parents to dress preschool children protectively for dengue

Authorities have issued guidance for preschool children to wear protective clothing as the nation faces a spike in dengue fever transmissions. The appeal aims to minimize mosquito exposure during a critical high-risk period.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola response

Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola response

The AFC/M23 rebel group has established a parallel healthcare administration in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to manage an Ebola outbreak.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 08:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Hypertension rates rise among young adults in India

Hypertension rates rise among young adults in India

Recent data reveals a surge in high blood pressure among Indians under 40, driven by sedentary lifestyles and high sodium intake. Experts warn of a growing risk of heart attack and stroke.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Lina Park 4 min read
CDC investigates surge of cyclosporiasis cases across 18 US states

CDC investigates surge of cyclosporiasis cases across 18 US states

Health officials are monitoring an outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis across 31 states. Investigators have not yet identified a specific source for the surge in cases.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Africa CDC, WHO chiefs to visit DRC's Ebola epicenter to accelerate response

Africa CDC, WHO chiefs to visit DRC's Ebola epicenter to accelerate response

The heads of Africa CDC and the WHO are conducting a joint mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to coordinate efforts against a spreading Ebola outbreak.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 08:34 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Guggenheim Museum among buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

Guggenheim Museum among buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

New York City health authorities identified 31 buildings with cooling towers testing positive for Legionella during an investigation into a disease cluster. The Guggenheim Museum has completed mandatory disinfection and remains open.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

Dr. Peter Stafford has been evacuated to Germany after contracting the Ebola virus while working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The CDC has responded by implementing enhanced screening and travel restrictions for the region.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 15:07 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo as health officials struggle to track cases

Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo as health officials struggle to track cases

Health officials warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely much larger than official reports suggest due to widespread undetected community transmission.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

Dr. Peter Stafford was evacuated to Berlin for specialized treatment following an Ebola diagnosis in the DRC. The CDC has responded by implementing new travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Mosquito attraction depends on human skin scent and carbon dioxide levels

Mosquito attraction depends on human skin scent and carbon dioxide levels

Recent studies confirm that mosquito attraction is driven by a complex interplay of biology, environment, and genetics, including CO2 and skin compounds.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak likely much larger due to undetected transmission

Congo Ebola outbreak likely much larger due to undetected transmission

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding rapidly, with health experts reporting significant undetected community transmission.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read