Two women who returned from Tanzania have been confirmed with tropical malaria. Since the beginning of the year, four cases of this disease have been registered in the Lviv region.
The World Health Organization has stated that future summers in Europe will be more severe due to record heat. In June, over 1,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in France.
Last week, at the peak of the heatwave in France, at least 1,000 additional deaths were recorded. The WHO warned that Europe is heating up twice as fast as the global average.
A 56-year-old surgeon is suspected of improper performance of duties due to the death of a 43-year-old serviceman. The doctor did not notice a rib fracture because an X-ray was taken in one projection instead of two.
Hospitals in Paris are operating at the limit of their capacity due to the abnormal heat. France is introducing restrictions on alcohol, the temperature has exceeded 40 degrees.
After swimming in lakes Svitiaz and Pisochnе, people develop itchy rashes. The national park administration claims that the water meets the standards and attributes the irritation to natural seasonal phenomena.
Movement during pregnancy improves blood circulation and oxygen saturation. Doctors have practically abandoned strict bed rest, recommending exercise according to the condition.
Heat up to +37°C has arrived in Ukraine. Doctors recommend drinking water, and limiting alcohol, energy drinks, and sweet carbonated beverages.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
The World Health Organization stated that the hantavirus outbreak will officially end on July 2 if no new cases emerge. The number of confirmed infections remains at 13, including three fatal cases.
The Trump administration has requested over $1. 4 billion from Congress to fight Ebola. $800 million will go to humanitarian response, and $500 million to prevent its spread in the US.
A breast milk bank operates in Kyiv. Donor milk undergoes strict screening and pasteurization.
A doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in Congo tested positive for Ebola. This is the first case of the disease on French territory during the current outbreak.
Russian occupiers are deliberately creating conditions for the spread of the anthrax pathogen in the occupied Kherson region. They bury the carcasses of infected livestock without observing sanitary standards, which poses a threat to the civilian population.
The US has completed a 42-day quarantine for the last passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship. A hantavirus outbreak occurred on board, resulting in the deaths of three people.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has reached 1,003, with 254 deaths. Contact tracing remains a challenge, with coverage at only 55%.
Psychologist Maria Tsanko explained that toxic communication is a persistent pattern that exhausts the nervous system. She advises paying attention to your own feelings after a conversation and setting personal boundaries.
In the DRC, the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 956, with 23 new cases added in the last day. The disease has claimed 247 lives, and among the infected are 75 healthcare workers.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoyka explained that sunstroke and heatstroke are overheating of the body, but differ in causes. He emphasized the importance of seeking shade and cooling down without sharp temperature changes.
Since the beginning of May, at least 30 people have died in the Kigonze camp in the DRC. Some tested positive for Ebola, raising concerns about the spread of the virus among displaced persons.
The Ministry of Health reported that already a million Ukrainians aged 40 and older have applied to receive 2000 UAH for examinations. The link to the birthday was cancelled; applications can be submitted at any time.
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu on the mainland. The virus was found in a dead migratory seabird on the south coast of Western Australia.
In eastern DR Congo, a six-month-old girl who died from Ebola was buried. She is the third child from a single orphanage to fall victim to the disease outbreak.
Since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in Congo, 75 medical workers have been infected, 17 of them have died. WHO reports a shortage of protective equipment and a deficit of personnel.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.
In the DRC, more than 150 Ebola patients have fled treatment centers in search of food. The outbreak has affected nearly 900 people, more than a quarter of whom have died.
Breast milk protects infants from infections and improves brain development. The best alternative in its absence is certified pasteurized donor milk.
The Government has extended the psychosocial support project in communities until 2027. This will allow for the continued operation of 305 centers and expand access to assistance.
Viktor Dorosh has been dismissed from his position as director of the capital's hospital due to numerous violations. The investigation was launched following reports regarding the death of a serviceman.
A list of items for the maternity hospital and a list of free services have been released. The medical guarantees program covers childbirth, anesthesia, examinations, and meals.