Environment
Brazil’s Mosquito Factories: A Novel Weapon Against Tropical Diseases
Brazil is using specially bred mosquitoes to combat deadly tropical diseases in a warming world.
Tag: Public Health
Environment
Europe Swelters Under Fifth Heat Wave, Summer’s Appeal Fades
Europe faces its fifth heat wave of 2026, with temperatures nearing 109°F, leading to widespread discontent and a fading appeal of summer holidays.
Health
Jammu Launches Three-Month Mosquito Control Drive to Combat Disease
Jammu Municipal Corporation launches a three-month city-wide mosquito control drive to prevent vector-borne diseases.
Environment
Manasbal Lake Faces Critical Pollution Crisis, Drinking Water Contaminated
Manasbal Lake, a key drinking water source in J&K, is critically polluted with faecal matter and sewage, CPCB report reveals.
Disasters
French Postal Carriers Mobilize to Aid Elderly Amidst Heatwave Crisis
French postal workers are now checking on elderly citizens during a heatwave, a government-led initiative to prevent heat-related deaths.
Health
Ebola Outbreak Becomes Second Deadliest on Record, Spreading at Unprecedented Pace
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second deadliest ever, spreading faster than previously recorded.
Health
US Aid Workers Quarantined After Ebola Outbreak Travel to Kenya
Seven US aid workers involved in the DRC Ebola response are quarantined in Kenya after new travel bans.
Health
Europe’s Heatwave Toll Mounts: Thousands of Excess Deaths Reported
Thousands of excess deaths in Europe are being linked to recent extreme heatwaves, with full toll assessment ongoing.
Environment
London Swelters: Demand for Outdoor Pools Surges Amidst Heatwave
Londoners are flocking to outdoor pools and natural water bodies amid a severe heatwave, straining facilities and raising safety concerns.
Health
Jammu and Kashmir Boosts Healthcare with Advanced AI X-ray and MRI Units
Jammu and Kashmir receives 275 AI X-ray machines, 9 MRI units, and 4 mammography units to boost healthcare.