global health

Health authorities are tracking a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with officials and media outlets detailing what is known so far about how the virus is spreading. The report outlines the affected areas, response efforts, and the challenges of containing transmission. The outbreak has drawn international attention as health agencies monitor the risk of wider spread.

The United States has rejected a United Nations declaration on preparing for future pandemics, according to The New York Times. The move sets Washington apart from international efforts to strengthen global coordination against future health emergencies, and it has drawn attention to tensions over how far nations should commit to shared pandemic planning and response obligations.

New reporting indicates the global heatwave season has grown by roughly 39 days, with extreme heat now arriving earlier in the year and lingering longer before it ends. The finding adds to growing evidence that warming temperatures are extending dangerous heat periods worldwide, raising concerns about health risks, strain on power grids, and impacts on agriculture as communities face prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

World Rivers Day is drawing attention to the worsening state of the world's rivers, with many suffering from shrinking flows, drought and overuse. Coverage is focusing on why waterways are 'running on empty' and what declining river health means for ecosystems, agriculture and the communities that depend on them.

Bill Gates appeared on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to discuss what governments and society should do about artificial intelligence right now. He addressed how quickly the technology is developing and the need for sensible rules and oversight while still capturing its benefits in health, education and work. The interview adds a prominent business voice to the growing global debate over AI regulation.

The United States and the European Union have rejected a UN General Assembly initiative on international pandemic collaboration, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The move is likely to fuel ongoing debate over global cooperation on pandemic preparedness and the balance between national sovereignty and international health governance.

A new market outlook projects steady growth in the global dietary supplements industry through 2035, driven largely by personalized nutrition and rising consumer interest in gut health products such as probiotics. Analysts say demand for tailored vitamin and wellness formulations is reshaping the market, with companies expected to invest in customized offerings and digestive health ingredients over the coming decade.

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is moving to serve the nutritional needs of people taking weight-loss medications such as GLP-1 drugs, which reduce appetite and can leave users short of protein and key nutrients. The company is positioning high-protein dairy products to fill that gap, tapping into one of the fastest-growing trends in global food and health.