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DR Congo expands its Ebola response as cases rise across five affected provinces. The outbreak now affects 49 health zones across Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, and Tshopo. During the latest seven-day period, active transmission was confirmed in 33 zones, with a total of 641 cases and 282 deaths. Ituri remains the epicenter, accounting for 3,176 infections, which represents 88% of the national total. Bunia experienced the highest number of cases, with significant figures also reported in Rwampara, Mongbwalu, Nizi, Lita, and Nyankunde, as health teams expanded efforts in contact tracing and testing.

During the first seven months of 2026, Germany has documented an estimated 9,800 deaths associated with extreme heat, marking the highest summer mortality rate since systematic records began in 2016. Data published by the Robert Koch Institute reveals that prolonged elevated temperatures from early April through July 19 contributed to this spike. Operating under the Federal Ministry of Health, the federal agency noted that the total number for 2026 has already surpassed the annual death counts of any year over the past decade.

Deadly wildfires across Southern Europe kill three firefighters and trigger mass evacuations in Spain, France, and Italy. The post Firefighters battle fatal blazes during heatwave in Southern Europe appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930 amid attacks on health workers as emergency field response teams face threats. The post Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930 as attacks persist appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..

Eight people died after a workshop explosion at Jiapeng Biotechnology in Shanyin County, Shanxi. Authorities detained the company’s legal representative Sunday.

Eleven people died and two were injured after a train testing seismic equipment collided with workers in Yunnan, China. Investigation underway.