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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The beach town and Carnival that suffers from an epidemic of suicides: what is behind it?

San José, a beach town in Argentina with a rich Carnival tradition, is facing a mental health crisis reflected in rising suicide rates.

Mar 21 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

England: the number of meningitis cases rises to 34

The number of reported meningitis cases in the southeast of England has increased to 34, prompting health officials to describe the outbreak as unprecedented.

Mar 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The meningitis outbreak ravaging southeast England reaches peak infections

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has shown signs of approaching its peak, with two student deaths reported and health authorities monitoring the situation closely.

Mar 21 • 00:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Hepatitis Nightmare in Naples, Record Number of Hospitalizations 'Mollusks Banned Like in the Time of Cholera'

An hepatitis outbreak in Naples has led to a significant decline in mussel sales as locals fear contamination.

Mar 21 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Pertussis Epidemic, Sassuolo Alarmed Ahead of Match Against Juve: 'Players Isolated'

Sassuolo has reported cases of pertussis in its squad, causing alarm ahead of their upcoming match against Juventus.

Mar 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Health alert in Europe: the meningitis epidemic from Britain reaches France with the first death

A meningitis epidemic has spread from Britain to France, resulting in one death in France and two in Britain, with dozens infected.

Mar 20 • 16:23 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

‘Deeply Concerning’: Russia Faces Risk of Diabetes ‘Epidemic,’ Social Policy Chief Warns

Russia is at risk of a diabetes epidemic due to poor dietary habits and increasing case numbers, warns Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

‘Deeply Concerning’: Russia Could Face Diabetes ‘Epidemic,’ Social Policy Chief Warns

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova has warned of a potential diabetes epidemic due to rising case numbers and poor dietary habits.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Greenland's Teenagers Hold on to Life in a Boxing Ring

William, a 15-year-old from Greenland, fights in a boxing match that symbolizes his struggle with the loss of his mother to suicide, amidst a backdrop of an alarming suicide epidemic among Greenlandic youth.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

How not to overlook the first signs of meningitis, this serious infection that represents a vital emergency?

Health authorities warn of a resurgence in meningitis cases, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early signs of this vital emergency.

Mar 20 • 11:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new epidemic strikes the Border Guard

A new adenovirus outbreak has been reported among conscripts at the Border Guard's company in Onttola, North Karelia, Finland.

Mar 20 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

SPKC: 14 cases of measles registered so far

The SPKC has reported 14 cases of measles in Latvia, with several cases linked to a school and a high risk of further spread due to unvaccinated individuals.

Mar 19 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

14 Cases of Measles Registered in Latvia

Since the outbreak of measles, Latvia has registered a total of 14 cases, according to information compiled by the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).

Mar 19 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dengue in São José dos Campos: city confirms first death in 2026

São José dos Campos confirmed its first dengue-related death in 2026, amidst rising case numbers in the municipality.

Mar 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dispute Over the Good Memory of a Renowned Doctor from the Series 'Lead Children'. Lawyer Discusses Lawsuit Chances

A legal dispute has emerged regarding the portrayal of a deceased doctor in the Netflix series 'Lead Children,' which depicts the role of female doctors during a lead poisoning epidemic in 1970s Silesia.

Mar 18 • 17:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Student Shocked by Meningitis Epidemic in Britain – Infected Friend in Coma

A Finnish exchange student in Canterbury is alarmed by a meningitis outbreak that's affected several students, including a friend who is now in a coma.

Mar 18 • 17:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Flu Spread is Decreasing, but it is Still at Epidemic Levels

In Latvia, flu activity is gradually decreasing but remains at epidemic levels according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).

Mar 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Outbreak of Measles Detected in Latvia, SPKC Warns of High Risk of Further Spread

Latvia has reported its first measles outbreak since 2018, prompting health authorities to warn about a high risk of further transmission.

Mar 18 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The first measles outbreak registered in Latvia since 2018

Latvia has reported its first measles outbreak since 2018, involving at least 800 identified contacts.

Mar 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

What is meningitis, the disorder that has caused the death of two students in the United Kingdom and an 'unprecedented' outbreak

A meningitis outbreak has led to the deaths of two students in the UK, prompting the University of Kent to suspend in-person exams due to the severity of the situation.

Mar 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

More British cases of meningitis

The number of confirmed or suspected cases of epidemic meningitis in the UK has risen to 20, linked to an outbreak traced to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Mar 18 • 09:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Low risk of English infection spreading to Sweden

Experts have assessed that the risk of the infectious outbreak of meningitis in the UK spreading to Sweden is very low.

Mar 18 • 04:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dourados Indigenous Reserve confirms 4th death from chikungunya

The Dourados City Hall confirmed the fourth death from chikungunya in the Indigenous Reserve, highlighting an epidemic situation due to the rapid increase in cases.

Mar 17 • 18:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Long queues in search of antibiotics - two dead in outbreak

An outbreak of epidemic meningitis in Canterbury, England, has resulted in two deaths and significant public health concerns as people flock to obtain antibiotics.

Mar 17 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Concern Grows in England Over 'Unprecedented' Meningitis Epidemic That Has Left Two Students Dead

A meningococcal meningitis epidemic in Canterbury, England, has resulted in two student deaths and at least fifteen cases, prompting health officials to take preventive measures.

Mar 17 • 16:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Deaths Shake Britain: "Unprecedented"

An outbreak of epidemic meningitis in the UK has resulted in the deaths of two young individuals and hospitalizations of at least 13 others, prompting urgent health responses.

Mar 17 • 14:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The wear and tear of the body: the other epidemic affecting productivity and health in Mexico

Musculoskeletal disorders are increasingly affecting productivity and quality of life in Mexico, exacerbated by sedentary lifestyles and inadequate healthcare.

Mar 17 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

United Kingdom, national alarm for meningitis epidemic: 2 boys dead and 11 in serious condition

The UK is facing a national alert due to a meningitis epidemic that has resulted in the deaths of two university students and severe illness in 11 others from the University of Kent.

Mar 17 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: a meningitis epidemic has caused at least two deaths, including a student

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, including a university student.

Mar 17 • 06:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Leila Takes This 'Wonder Pill' – And She Never Gets Sick

The article discusses the ongoing influenza epidemic in Finland while noting a decline in related health visits, along with the circulation of other respiratory infections.

Mar 16 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The epidemic in the Karelia Brigade is easing - 'It is premature to say that the peak has passed,' says the chief of staff

The Karelia Brigade's epidemic is easing, but the chief of staff cautions that it is too early to declare the peak has passed.

Mar 16 • 11:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Washington and Dakar Sign Agreement to Strengthen Senegal's Health System

The United States and Senegal signed a five-year health agreement valued at $90 million to improve Senegal's healthcare system.

Mar 14 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Israeli: An epidemic of anti-Semitism is raging in the Netherlands

The mayor of Amsterdam condemned a recent explosion outside a Jewish school, highlighting the rise of anti-Semitism in the Netherlands.

Mar 14 • 12:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Of Cholera Cases Over 7,000

Mozambique has reported over 7,300 cholera cases during the current epidemic, with Nampula province being the worst affected.

Mar 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A death every 30 minutes from a 'silent epidemic': in Spain there are more people with chronic kidney disease than unemployed

Chronic kidney disease is emerging as a silent epidemic in Spain, affecting millions and often going unnoticed by both the public and healthcare professionals.

Mar 12 • 08:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The professor's solution to the obesity epidemic: Ban all ultra-processed food, sugar on its own 'pole,' and mandatory cooking classes

A professor suggests radical measures to combat obesity in Norway, including banning ultra-processed foods and introducing mandatory cooking classes.

Mar 12 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The spread of influenza in Latvia is declining, but the virus activity remains high

Influenza cases in Latvia have decreased, yet virus activity still remains above the epidemic threshold, according to monitoring data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).

Mar 11 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guarujá reduces dengue cases by 85% in the first two months of the year

Guarujá has reported an 85% decrease in dengue cases during the first two months of 2026 compared to previous years, attributed to effective health measures.

Mar 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Victims of the plague were buried hastily. Research proves an epidemic in Kutná Hora region

The article discusses research findings that confirm the presence of a plague epidemic in the Kutná Hora area.

Mar 11 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Rural Development: Applications for emergency veterinary personnel until March 14

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development is accepting applications for 49 temporary veterinary staff positions until March 14, 2026, to strengthen the veterinary services amidst a sheep and goat pox epidemic.

Mar 11 • 11:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Proposed changes to the Infectious Diseases Act based on feedback during the coronavirus period

Proposed amendments to Finland's Infectious Diseases Act aim to improve epidemic preparedness and disease control based on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 10 • 10:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe illness rampant in Finland - New information has arrived

An influenza epidemic continues in Finland, though recent data suggests it may be waning as healthcare visitations for influenza-like illnesses have decreased.

Mar 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe illness knocks people down across Finland - a turn has now come

The influenza peak appears to be declining in Finland, indicating that the epidemic is likely easing off.

Mar 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New fraud squad to use AI to deal with 'epidemic' of overseas scammers

The UK government is launching a new fraud squad that will utilize AI to combat overseas scammers, who are defrauding British citizens out of billions annually.

Mar 8 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 100 confirmed cases and one death, the largest village in MS is on alert for chikungunya epidemic

Dourados, MS is on high alert for a potential chikungunya epidemic following the confirmation of nearly 100 cases and one fatality in the Indigenous Reservation.

Mar 7 • 16:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Madagascar received 30,000 vaccine doses to fight Mpox

Madagascar has received 30,000 doses of vaccine to combat Mpox as the nation faces rising cases and its first official death from the disease.

Mar 6 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Signs Not to Be Overlooked: Cough, Fever, and Red Eyes are not Spring Classics

The spread of measles in Europe is causing concern as Czechia reports only a few cases but warns of the virus's highly contagious nature.

Mar 6 • 09:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: 72 New Cholera Cases Recorded in Two Days

Mozambique has reported 72 new cholera cases in two days, raising the total to nearly 7,000 diagnosed since September amidst an epidemic classification by health authorities.

Mar 6 • 04:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

50 Years of Femicides: The Debt to Women's Lives

The article reflects on 50 years since the International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women, highlighting the ongoing epidemic of femicides globally that claim thousands of lives each year.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Last week, flu incidence decreased

Flu incidence in Latvia has decreased by 24% compared to the previous week, though it still exceeds epidemic levels according to health monitoring data.

Mar 4 • 16:41 UTC

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