# Health
In the Netherlands, euthanasia was carried out for the first time on a child under the age of 12
In the Netherlands, for the first time in the country’s history, euthanasia was carried out on a terminally ill child under the age of 12. This took place back in 2025.
Ebola has reached Europe: where the case was reported and what is known about the patient
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak. The illness was diagnosed in a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The heatwave in Europe has claimed its first lives, and meteorologists have issued warnings
A new heatwave has swept across Europe, with record-breaking temperatures in some places. The weather has already led to deaths amongst the elderly and an increase in drowning incidents, as people seek relief from the heat in rivers and lakes.
New Moon and Full Moon in June 2026: lunar calendar
The Moon is not only Earth’s romantic neighbour, but also a powerful celestial body whose phases affect all living things on our planet. ThePublic publishes the lunar calendar for June 2026 and reminds us of what to do and what not to do during the new and full moon.
Z-actress Tatyana Pletnyova, who wished death upon Ukrainians, has died in Russia
Actress Tatyana Pletnyova has died in Russia at the age of 49. She was best known for her supporting roles in numerous local TV series, such as *Interns* and *Real Guys*, and for her active support of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The cause of death was cancer – according to reports in the Russian media, she had been diagnosed with liver cancer.
Over the past three months, more than 100 children have been injured. Lviv plans to impose partial restrictions on the use of electric scooters
From 1 July, there are plans to change the rules governing the use of electric scooters in Lviv. This is due to the significant number of children who have been injured.
COVID-19 vaccine technology has proven successful in the fight against cancer
Medicines developed using mRNA technology – the same technology that enabled COVID-19 vaccines to reach the market in record time – are proving to be consistently effective in the fight against cancer.
Scientists have developed a vaccine using AI for the first time: which virus will it target?
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine against all types of coronavirus using artificial intelligence. They are also working on developing new treatments for Ebola and influenza.
Cancer treatment destroyed tumours in some patients: what the study revealed
An international study has shown that the injectable drug amivantamab can significantly shrink or completely eliminate tumours in some patients with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread following previous treatment. The trial involved 102 patients from 11 countries, and tumours were found to have completely disappeared in 15 people.
Ebola and the war in the Congo: WHO warns of a catastrophic risk
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being exacerbated by armed conflict, mass population displacement and a weak healthcare infrastructure. The WHO has warned that the disease and the conflict in Ituri province could lead to a catastrophic situation.
Prince William has spoken about Kate Middleton's condition following her battle with cancer
In a rare interview, the Prince of Wales admitted that he is proud of his wife, the Princess of Wales, and described her as ‘stunning’. King Charles’s eldest son also spoke about the Princess’s recent trip to Italy.
An Ebola treatment centre in the Congo was set on fire following a dispute over the body of a deceased patient
In eastern Congo, a treatment centre for patients diagnosed with Ebola has been set on fire.
