Ebola in Congo: The UN warns the DRC outbreak is expanding exponentially, with deaths now past 2,500 and health workers facing attacks, while urgent calls go out for more funding. Heat & health: Germany reports record heat-related deaths (about 14,000), with France and Spain also tallying thousands of excess deaths—another reminder that extreme weather is becoming a public health emergency. Mosquito-borne risks in Europe: France reports locally transmitted chikungunya and dengue in the southwest, linked to tiger mosquitoes, as ECDC urges stronger mosquito control. Food safety alert: Hong Kong’s food authority warns against a French Brie batch potentially contaminated with Listeria, urging a stop-sale and recall. Diabetes breakthrough in the UK: NICE gives a positive recommendation for Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin jab Onswik, paving the way for NHS coverage after regulatory approval. Personalised cancer vaccine in Spain: Malaga’s hospital reports positive phase-three results for a tailored mRNA melanoma vaccine added to immunotherapy to cut relapse risk. Climate outlook: UK forecasters say this year’s El Niño could be the strongest in over a century, with knock-on effects for drought and health. Wellness & prevention markets: Multiple reports highlight rapid growth in infection control, digital mental health, herbal medicine, and corporate wellness—reflecting how prevention is moving from policy to products.