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Latin American governments are preparing emergency services and critical infrastructure as El Niño strengthens across the Pacific Ocean. Authorities are mobilizing firefighters and reviewing water, energy and transportation plans. The climate pattern could produce drought, unusually high temperatures, flooding and agricultural disruption across different parts of the region in coming months.

Bangkok will celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a large-scale sunrise yoga session at Chulalongkorn University. Organized by the Embassy of India, the event invites participants of all ages to promote health, mindfulness, and well-being through yoga under this year’s global theme, “Yoga for Healthy…

WHO has raised the Ebola risk level in the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” citing a rapidly spreading Bundibugyo strain. Dozens have died, with hundreds of suspected cases reported. Weak healthcare systems and insecurity are hampering containment efforts and raising fears of wider regional spread.

At least 65 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with 246 suspected cases reported. Health officials fear a rare strain may be involved, raising concerns over vaccine effectiveness and possible cross-border spread in the region.

The article reports that Hong Kong has begun enforcing a full ban on vaping products in public from April 30, 2026. Carrying or using e-cigarettes, vape pods, or heated tobacco now carries penalties ranging from a fixed fine to imprisonment. Authorities say the move targets youth protection and stricter tobacco.

Health experts say over one-third of cancer cases are connected to avoidable factors like smoking, poor diet, alcohol use, and inactivity. They stress that early lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and greater awareness can significantly lower cancer risk and improve survival chances through prevention and timely detection.