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Swedish nurse Martina Gustavsson works in Congo’s Ebola outbreak: not afraid

Swedish nurse Martina Gustavsson works in Congo’s Ebola outbreak: not afraid

Sun 12 Jul 2026 06:00 CEST

Martina Gustavsson works as a nurse in Ebola-hit eastern Congo-Kinshasa, where hundreds have died from the hemorrhagic fever. But she is not worried about herself

American aid worker in Congo-Kinshasa tests positive for Ebola, CDC says

American aid worker in Congo-Kinshasa tests positive for Ebola, CDC says

Sat 11 Jul 2026 05:37 CEST

An American citizen working for an aid organization in Congo-Kinshasa has tested positive for Ebola, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

Healthcare workers strike over unpaid wages amid Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Healthcare workers strike over unpaid wages amid Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Fri 10 Jul 2026 11:29 CEST

In eastern Congo, where a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak is underway, healthcare workers are on strike over unpaid wages and poor equipment.

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 600, fastest-growing on record, WHO says

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 600, fastest-growing on record, WHO says

Thu 9 Jul 2026 12:20 CEST

600 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, new figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) show. The outbreak is the fastest-growing on record, according to the Africa CDC

WHO: More than 500 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

WHO: More than 500 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

Mon 6 Jul 2026 16:42 CEST

Over 500 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa, according to figures from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943 as rescue efforts continue

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943 as rescue efforts continue

Tue 30 Jun 2026 08:58 CEST

The death toll in Venezuela rose to 1,943 on Tuesday evening after two earthquakes last week, according to the country's authorities. Hundreds of bodies from the state of La Guaira are reported to have not yet been identified

Ebola cases and deaths rise in Congo-Kinshasa as outbreak spreads

Ebola cases and deaths rise in Congo-Kinshasa as outbreak spreads

Tue 30 Jun 2026 02:10 CEST

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

Mon 29 Jun 2026 19:18 CEST

The Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa has spread to a fourth province in the country, while the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise.

Deadly heatwave moves east across Europe as red warnings issued

Deadly heatwave moves east across Europe as red warnings issued

Sun 28 Jun 2026 15:22 CEST

The heatwave that has plagued western and central Europe for more than a week is linked to excess mortality. Now the heat is moving east toward the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and the Balkans

Emergency doctor after Venezuela earthquake: It's very urgent

Emergency doctor after Venezuela earthquake: It's very urgent

Thu 25 Jun 2026 12:44 CEST

The chances of finding survivors after severe earthquakes are decreasing by the hour. That's why it's important to quickly begin rescue operations in Venezuela, according to Johan von Schreeb, professor of global disaster medicine

Record heat in several European countries

Record heat in several European countries

Wed 24 Jun 2026 09:03 CEST

The oppressive heatwave continues to plague residents across Europe. Record heat in France left tens of thousands of homes without power on Wednesday

Warning: Ebola epidemic has not reached its peak in DR Congo

Warning: Ebola epidemic has not reached its peak in DR Congo

Wed 17 Jun 2026 21:36 CEST

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could take up to a year to get under control, the Red Cross and several other organizations warn.

Ebola outbreak grows in Democratic Republic of the Congo: more dead and infected

Ebola outbreak grows in Democratic Republic of the Congo: more dead and infected

Mon 15 Jun 2026 10:18 CEST

Ebola hemorrhagic fever is claiming more victims in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The death toll is now 181, Congolese authorities say

Ebola outbreak continues to grow in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola outbreak continues to grow in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sun 14 Jun 2026 03:16 CEST

WHO: Heat has killed more than 200,000 in Europe since 2022

WHO: Heat has killed more than 200,000 in Europe since 2022

Sat 13 Jun 2026 22:08 CEST

More than 200,000 people in Europe have died from heat-related causes since 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO: Ebola detected in new areas of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO: Ebola detected in new areas of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri 12 Jun 2026 14:05 CEST

The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading to more areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns.

How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden

How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden

Tue 9 Jun 2026 17:54 CEST

The government announced in a press release that the Public Health Agency has been tasked with "ensuring good access to certain antibiotics. "

Acute shortage of equipment threatens Ebola fight in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Acute shortage of equipment threatens Ebola fight in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tue 9 Jun 2026 09:18 CEST

More than 100 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities say. Aid group Rescue warns that a lack of equipment and difficulties reaching vulnerable areas are hampering response efforts

The worst infections are hunted at the safety laboratory in Stockholm

The worst infections are hunted at the safety laboratory in Stockholm

Mon 8 Jun 2026 07:08 CEST

When the alarm goes off, it's a given. The staff at the safety laboratory in Stockholm should be on site within two hours

Sweden supports WHO in the fight against the Ebola outbreak

Sweden supports WHO in the fight against the Ebola outbreak

Sun 7 Jun 2026 18:11 CEST

Through Sida, Sweden is contributing SEK 120 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak.

WHO: Nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in East Africa

WHO: Nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in East Africa

Sat 6 Jun 2026 13:09 CEST

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the ongoing outbreak in East Africa is expected to soon reach 500, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO launches plan against Ebola

WHO launches plan against Ebola

Fri 5 Jun 2026 15:04 CEST

An effort against the feared hemorrhagic fever, Ebola, worth the equivalent of nearly five billion Swedish kronor, is now being launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union's disease control agency, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people worldwide every year

Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people worldwide every year

Thu 4 Jun 2026 01:00 CEST

Unsafe food kills 1. 5 million people worldwide each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports

Two suspected Ebola cases in Brazil isolated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Two suspected Ebola cases in Brazil isolated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Sun 31 May 2026 23:01 CEST

Two people who recently arrived in Brazil from Africa have been isolated after showing symptoms linked to Ebola.