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Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave
14Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
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Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave

As a result of the high temperatures and heatwave, human health could be at risk. In France there have reportedly been four times as many cardiac arrests. The mayor of Paris has stated that the number of deaths is on the rise. Across the country, hospitals are overwhelmed. Our colleagues at France Télévision were able to film in the emergency room at Châteauroux, where patients are at their wits’ end. ]
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Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30, 24 people remain in critical condition
14Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
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Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30, 24 people remain in critical condition

At least 30 people have now been confirmed dead in a blaze that engulfed a bar in northern Bangkok in the early hours of Monday morning. 27 victims have been formally identified, with authorities still working to confirm the identities of the remaining three. Meanwhile, forensic investigators are seeking to establish the cause of the blaze, with the bar agreeing to comply with an investigation into alleged negligence. Story by Camille Corcoran. ]
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France introduces measures to limit the heatwave's impact on health services
14Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
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France introduces measures to limit the heatwave's impact on health services

A punishing heatwave that has suffocated large parts of France for days is now shifting east. With highs of 38 degrees Celsius forecast for cities like Paris, Strasbourg and Lyon. With hospitals overwhelmed, authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public consumption in the capital, while a number of events, including this weekend's pride march, have been cancelled or postponed. ]
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France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave
14Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
Europe, Health

France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The agency stressed that the figures were preliminary and were likely to be an underestimate. ]
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What France gets wrong about air conditioning
14Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
Health, Tech 24

What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care homes. Long suspicious of it, French people are slowly adopting A/C, but it remains politically controversial and difficult to install in historic towns and cities. Technology Editor Peter O'Brien pours cold water on what he says is a needlessly hot topic in France. ]
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French beauty trends: From sardines to pharmacies
11Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
Entre Nous, Health

French beauty trends: From sardines to pharmacies

In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the weight that beauty trends have in France. We break down the current sardine craze and the claims it can improve one's skin. As tins fly off shelves, we also look at how French pharmacies have long surfed on the hype and attractive prices of French cosmetics and beauty products. Many have long been much-loved hotspots – for tourists and locals alike. ]
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Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
6Jul By Europe WorldNo Comments
Focus, Health

Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo

One month after Congolese authorities officially declared a new Ebola outbreak, the virus is still spreading in the east of the country and the death toll continues to rise. There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases and more than 250 confirmed deaths. FRANCE 24's Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula reports from eastern DR Congo, with Paula Séville. ]
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