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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Infectologist Uga Dumpis: The children's vaccination calendar is a matter of national security

A recent measles outbreak in Latvia, triggered by an unvaccinated child and a self-proclaimed healer, raises urgent concerns about the country's vaccination policy.

Mar 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Infectologist Dumpis: The children's vaccination calendar is a matter of national security

Infectologist Dumpis emphasizes the critical importance of the children's vaccination calendar, particularly in light of a recent measles outbreak linked to an unvaccinated child.

Mar 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to fatal Kent outbreak drops to 20

The number of confirmed meningitis cases from a Kent outbreak has decreased from 23 to 20, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 22 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis major UKHSA update as cases DECLINE week after Kent outbreak

Meningitis cases in the UK have declined following a recent outbreak in Kent, according to the UK Health and Security Agency's latest update.

Mar 22 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dr. Hilary Jones' urgent meningitis advice that could 'save a life'

Dr. Hilary Jones has issued critical advice on recognizing meningitis symptoms following a deadly outbreak in Kent that has resulted in two fatalities.

Mar 21 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis update as UKHSA confirms five new cases in horror outbreak

The UK Health and Security Agency reports a rise in meningitis cases in Kent, increasing from 29 to 34 amid a continuing outbreak.

Mar 21 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Triple killer Valdo Calocane held behind toughened glass in strict jail regime

Valdo Calocane, a convicted triple murderer suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, is incarcerated at a high-security psychiatric hospital under strict conditions due to his violent behavior.

Mar 21 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Friday, March 20, 2026

The article presents a variety of news items including requests from Iran's new supreme leader, commentary on the impact of war on security perceptions in Dubai and Qatar, information on a legal case affecting elections, updates on diabetes medication in Brazil, tax declaration programs, and music festival news.

Mar 20 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a doctor and this is what is different about the Kent meningitis outbreak'

The meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 29 cases, including two fatalities, prompting health officials to introduce vaccinations for students and young people.

Mar 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis cases rise to 29 though overall rate slows

Meningitis cases in the UK have risen to 29, with a slowdown in the overall spread rate, despite two deaths during the outbreak.

Mar 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Asian Business Enters the Pharmaceutical Market in Europe

The article discusses the importance of pharmaceutical security as a component of national security in Poland, emphasizing the challenges posed by supply chain interruptions due to global conflicts.

Mar 19 • 22:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown

Students at the University of Kent are advocating for a campus shutdown due to a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in multiple cases and fatalities.

Mar 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Argentina will be less secure": the harsh warning from the director of the WHO regarding the exit from the organization ordered by Milei

The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, ordered by President Javier Milei, compromises public health safety.

Mar 19 • 12:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The number of meningitis cases investigated in the United Kingdom reached 27

The UK Health Security Agency reports 27 cases of meningitis, with two deaths linked to an outbreak at a university.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak update as 7 more cases of deadly infection confirmed by UKHSA

The number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to an outbreak in Kent has risen to 27, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of areas where meningitis outbreak has spread - check our interactive map

An outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub in Kent has resulted in two deaths and prompted investigations into multiple cases across the UK.

Mar 18 • 20:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of UK schools, colleges, and universities with meningitis cases

The UK has seen a concerning outbreak of meningitis, resulting in two deaths and investigations into further cases linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.

Mar 18 • 16:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Eun-kyung: 'Basic pension should be reinforced for low-income elderly considering inflation'

South Korea's Minister of Health and Welfare, Jeong Eun-kyung, emphasizes the need to enhance basic pensions for the low-income elderly amid rising prices.

Mar 18 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis alert at London campus as student hospitalised with disease

A UK university is on alert following a student's hospitalization with meningitis, as the UK Health Security Agency investigates the potential outbreak.

Mar 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fifth school confirms pupil has meningitis as Kent outbreak declared 'national incident'

A fifth school in Kent has reported a meningitis case, contributing to a nationwide outbreak now deemed a 'national incident' due to the illness claiming two lives.

Mar 18 • 09:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Brooke Rollins, Robert Kennedy Jr: We’re bringing families more healthy foods in a SNAP

Brooke Rollins and Robert Kennedy Jr. advocate for reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase access to healthy foods as part of a broader initiative to address chronic health issues in the U.S.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain delivers breaking news amid meningitis outbreak

Good Morning Britain reports a meningitis outbreak in Kent, now confirmed at 20 cases by the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 18 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

The number of meningitis cases being investigated in Kent has increased to 20, according to the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 18 • 07:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The death of Ali Larijani, the country's top leader and strategist of the war: a precise shot at the foundations of Iranian power

Ali Larijani's death represents a significant blow to Iran's leadership amidst the uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Leader's health.

Mar 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CMDs slam Maiduguri blasts, seek tight hospital security

Nigerian health officials are calling for enhanced security at medical facilities in Maiduguri following multiple bomb blasts in the city.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak update as 15 cases of deadly infection confirmed

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 15 confirmed cases, including two fatalities, prompting a response from the UK Health Security Agency.

Mar 17 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis strain behind horror Kent outbreak that killed 2 revealed after mutation fears

The UK Health Security Agency has identified the strain of meningitis responsible for a deadly outbreak in Kent that has resulted in two deaths and multiple hospitalizations.

Mar 17 • 07:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from March 16, 2026 (items 340 - 346)

The article presents various legislative updates and regulations from Poland as published in the Journal of Laws.

Mar 17 • 06:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fears of a 'new strain' of meningitis - everything you need to know

The UK Health Security Agency is reaching out to students at the University of Kent after two fatalities linked to a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, raising concerns over a potential new strain.

Mar 16 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside Kent's Club Chemistry nightclub at centre of deadly meningitis outbreak as two dead

Club Chemistry in Kent remains closed due to a meningitis outbreak linked to two deaths and multiple hospitalizations.

Mar 16 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dads in England urged 'look in red book' in new UKHSA health alert

The UK Health Security Agency has urged fathers in England to check their children's vaccination records in their 'red book' to ensure they are up to date with essential vaccines.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Two dead after a meningitis outbreak with 13 cases at the British University of Kent

Two people, including a student, have died from a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in England, where 13 cases have been reported.

Mar 16 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA statement after two die, 11 ill, in meningitis outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency is actively tracking a meningitis outbreak at a university that has resulted in two fatalities and 11 illnesses, urging close contacts to seek medical assistance promptly.

Mar 16 • 06:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Symptoms of meningitis after deadly UK outbreak

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and prompted health officials to arrange antibiotics for students.

Mar 16 • 06:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Two die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and left 11 individuals seriously ill.

Mar 15 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Bolsonaro is promoted to Flávio, while health and security become details

The article discusses how senator Flávio Bolsonaro is increasingly being referred to simply by his first name as he consolidates his position as a viable candidate against President Lula.

Mar 15 • 01:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: Rydman's Strong Advice on Pensions: 'I Strongly Encourage It'

Finnish Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman agrees with Suvi-Anne Siimes's viewpoint that many immigrants are receiving pensions too easily in Finland.

Mar 14 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online

A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues Legionnaires' disease warning for people living in England

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning about the risks of Legionnaires' disease in England, highlighting that certain groups are at increased risk.

Mar 13 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Study: Health and Financial Security Risks Concern Latvians the Most

A study highlights concerns among Latvians, with health and financial security risks being the top worries for the population.

Mar 13 • 06:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

75 Suspicious Chemical Cylinders Ended Up Due to an Error at a Welding Workshop in Syria

A report unveiled at a UN Security Council session discusses the discovery of 75 suspicious chemical cylinders in Syria that could have caused a serious environmental and health disaster.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Abusive aesthetic treatments at home: a 40-year-old woman reported

A 40-year-old woman in Catania was reported for practicing medicine without authorization and administering drugs without permission.

Mar 12 • 12:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Chile's ultra-conservative president promises action

José Antonio Kast, Chile's new ultra-conservative president, has pledged to implement extensive reforms to address crises in security, health, education, and employment.

Mar 12 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

War in the Middle East: The sailors on the Greek-owned tanker are in good health

The 22 Georgian crew members of a Greek-owned tanker hit by a suspected Iranian drone are reported to be in good health, with no injuries following the incident that caused a fire on board.

Mar 12 • 05:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Additional Money After 75 Years of Age. As of March, Benefits Increased

The accessibility and amount of caretaker benefits for seniors in Poland have been updated, particularly impacting those over 75 years old starting March 2023.

Mar 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More security and transparency for those undergoing plastic surgery in SC

A new digital platform in Santa Catarina aims to enhance transparency and organization in the aesthetics and plastic surgery market.

Mar 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dialysis at risk: health alert

Ecuador faces a national health crisis as 50% of dialysis supplies come from Colombia, amid security concerns at the northern border.

Mar 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City recovers more than $17 billion in health benefits for social security, prepay, and foreign patients

The city of Buenos Aires is recovering over $17 billion in monthly health benefits through a newly implemented identification and billing system for various patient categories.

Mar 11 • 11:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

8M: The Debt of Social Security and the 'Tax' of Being a Woman

INEGI's recent report reveals a significant decline in access to health services in Mexico, particularly affecting women, correlating with persistent gender disparities.

Mar 11 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health and security lead the list of the country's main problems, says Datafolha

A recent Datafolha survey indicates that health and public safety are the biggest concerns for Brazilians according to respondents, with significant percentages highlighting issues like economy, education, and corruption.

Mar 10 • 12:17 UTC

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