Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

40°C and counting: Europe was built to beat the cold. Now heatwave is exposing its biggest weakness

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40°C and counting: Europe was built to beat the cold. Now heatwave is exposing its biggest weakness

Europe battles scorching summer heat and record-breaking temperatures. Photo credit: AP For centuries, Europe knew how to fight the cold.Its homes were built to trap warmth. Thick walls, insulated roofs, double-glazed windows and tightly sealed buildings helped people survive long winters. Entire energy systems were designed around one question: how to keep people warm when … Read more

Ebola outbreak: ‘We are with you’: WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

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Ebola outbreak: 'We are with you': WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

File photo: World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Photo source: Associated Press) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges the international community to provide stronger support to curb the rapid spread of the epidemic Ebola epidemic The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has warned that a slow response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts … Read more