Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela killed 920 and injured 3,360, destroying hundreds of homes. Firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers are digging through debris, with international aid arriving. Authorities declared a state of emergency as hospitals struggle and the main airport is closed.
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela, particularly Caracas and northern coastal states, causing widespread destruction and at least 589 deaths. Rescue efforts are ongoing, supported by international aid, as public services struggle under strain and a state of emergency is declared.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela, primarily affecting Caracas and northern coastal states, resulting in at least 235 deaths and thousands injured. Rescue efforts are underway with local and international assistance, as the country grapples with widespread building collapses and strained public services.
US infectious disease experts state the risk of an Ebola-infected traveler arriving during the 2026 World Cup is low but not zero, and hospitals are prepared. Lessons from the 2014 outbreak led to significant funding for preparedness and specialized treatment centers.
Eastern Congo faces a worsening Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain, no vaccine) with 904 suspected cases and up to 220 deaths. Violence, displacement, and collapsing health systems, exacerbated by aid cuts and attacks on treatment centers, hinder containment efforts.
Syria faces a severe health crisis post-conflict, with 3.7 million returnees encountering a fractured system. 78% in Deir Az Zor report unavailable healthcare, and 41% in al-Tebni struggle to access emergency care, highlighting critical needs for international support.
A recent poll shows 74% of US midterm voters support funding PEPFAR, an HIV/AIDS initiative. Despite bipartisan popularity and a moral argument for its support, the program faces changes under the Trump administration, with concerns about its future and impact on global health systems.
Celeste Calocane, mother of Valdo Calocane (who killed 3 in Nottingham in 2023), tells inquiry the mental health system is broken, citing repeated unacted warnings about her son's risk to others before the tragedy.
This opinion piece urges the EU to shift cardiovascular disease policy from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and prevention. It highlights how respiratory infection vaccinations can reduce major cardiac events by over one-third, while early screening for Type 1 diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases could transform outcomes. The author calls for the upcoming Council recommendations on health checks and immunization to include expanded EU vaccination targets and integrated screening, backed by Multiannual Financial Framework funding.
