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Health · AfricaEbola outbreak could reach UK, Africa CDC chief warns
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and 4,900 deaths, prompting warnings from the Africa CDC director general that the virus could spread globally. Health ministers agreed to keep borders open while strengthening coordination.
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HealthLancet report: 710,000 heat deaths in 2023 linked to climate change
A new Lancet report indicates 710,000 heat-related deaths occurred globally in 2023, with over 70% attributed to human-caused climate change. Researchers are urging a formal declaration of a global health emergency to address accelerating climate harms.
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Health · European UnionEU commissioner says EU and Canada to deepen vaccine cooperation as US steps back
EU Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced tighter EU‑Canada collaboration on vaccines and shared CBRN threat data, citing a 2025 agreement between Health Emergency Readiness Canada and its EU counterpart. The EU‑Canada summit starts Thursday in Montreal while the United States reduces its vaccine involvement.
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Europe heat waves killed over 50,000, study estimates
More than 50,000 people are estimated to have died across European cities during this summer's heat waves. A new analysis attributes about two-thirds of these deaths directly to climate change, driven by fossil fuel pollution, making it the region's deadliest heat summer on record.
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PoliticsHHS submits peptide drug policy for White House review
The Department of Health and Human Services has submitted a policy plan for peptide medications to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The American Academy of Peptide Medicine is listed as the requestor for the policy, which could impact how the FDA regulates certain peptide drugs.
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HealthDoctor criticises BC's flu and COVID vaccine rollout timing
A doctor has stated that British Columbia's flu and COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "too little, too late." The Provincial Health Officer announced flu vaccinations for high-risk groups would begin October 13, after influenza A outbreaks were already documented.
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Global dementia cases to reach 24.7 million annually by 2050
An international study projects that annual new dementia diagnoses will more than double by 2050, reaching an estimated 24.7 million cases. The research also found that women and individuals in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected.
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Health · United StatesUS measles cases surpass 4,080, highest in decades
The United States has recorded more than 4,080 confirmed measles cases this year, the highest number in decades. Pennsylvania accounts for over 25% of these cases, and New York has declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak.
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Health · RussiaWHO confirms death of lab worker at Russian plague facility
The World Health Organization confirmed the death of a lab worker at a Siberian plague research facility. Russia's state health regulator informed the WHO that no plague infection was registered, and the cause of death remains unknown.
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PoliticsFauci diary entries show criticism of Trump, Ebola vaccine
Newly released diary entries from former NIH official Anthony Fauci, covering 2015-2019, reveal private criticisms of Donald Trump and concerns about an Ebola vaccine. The entries were released by Senator Rand Paul.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court hears challenge to block on RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel appointees
A US appeals court is considering whether a judge improperly blocked appointees to a vaccine advisory panel. The Trump administration argues the ruling prevents the committee from meeting, while plaintiffs say it protects public health.
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HealthNHS offers free flu jabs to homeless people for first time
The NHS is providing free flu vaccinations to people experiencing homelessness for the first time. The initiative uses pop-up clinics and mobile vans to reach vulnerable individuals, with political leaders calling it a duty to protect those on the streets.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida sues Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine marketing
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, accusing the pharmaceutical company of deceptively marketing its COVID-19 vaccine. The suit claims Pfizer failed to disclose potential risks and seeks to halt alleged illegal actions, impose fines, and recover profits.
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Three States Sue Over Abortion Shield Laws
Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas are suing New York, California, and Massachusetts, alleging their abortion shield laws unconstitutionally facilitate the distribution of abortion drugs. A separate suit targets individuals and groups for shipping these drugs.
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Health · European UnionItaly reports over 650 West Nile virus cases amid warming climate
Italian health authorities have reported over 650 West Nile virus infections this year, representing about half of Europe's total cases. Experts attribute the rise to a warming climate, which extends mosquito breeding seasons and virus survival.
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HealthRFK Jr. addresses anti-vaccine group, touts Trump administration actions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at a conference for the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which he formerly chaired. He told attendees they had a friend in the Trump White House and highlighted administration actions to alter vaccine guidance.
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Senator Cassidy links Trump vaccine policy to measles deaths
Senator Bill Cassidy has blamed the Trump administration's vaccine policies for recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania. He also called for confirmation that vaccines do not cause autism, a point raised during a confirmation hearing for Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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Climate · European UnionEU proposes heatwave plan and firefighting fleet
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new European Heatwave Plan and a future firefighting fleet. The announcement follows a summer of record heat across the EU, which scientists linked to climate change and which caused tens of thousands of additional deaths.
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Health · United StatesData center growth could cause 1,300 premature deaths, report says
A new report from the Environmental Protection Network highlights potential public health consequences of the expanding data center industry, citing federal actions that could increase pollution and health costs.
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Health · United StatesTrump administration delayed PFAS wastewater survey, ex-EPA officials claim
Two former EPA officials claim the Trump administration delayed a nationwide survey of PFAS in wastewater. The study, submitted for White House approval in October 2024, could help identify industries responsible for releasing the chemicals and inform new regulations.
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