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European heatwave health crisis

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking European heatwave highlight urgent public health preparedness needs.

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Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
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More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35℃ on June 28, in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates
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Europe heat wave: Over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO says
The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius.