The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new warnings regarding the resurgence of yellow fever outbreaks in Africa and the Americas. This troubling trend highlights the ongoing public health challenges posed by the disease in these regions.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has urged the public to strengthen hygiene and preventive measures following a rise in Mpox cases, with 1,298 infections recorded nationwide, according to KBC. Speaking on Monday, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said the virus remains a threat to the country and called on Kenyans to adhere to preventive guidance.

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 260 deaths have been reported. The situation highlights the continuing threat posed by the virus in the region.

Firefighters are actively working to contain wildfires in northeastern Spain, as flames threaten to spread further in the region. The situation remains critical, with emergency services mobilized to address the ongoing threat posed by the fires.

Parts of KwaZulu-Natal are facing extreme fire danger as the week begins, with weather conditions impacting the region. The forecast also covers the Free State and North West, indicating potential challenges for outdoor activities on Monday, according to The South African.

Kenya's KBC argues that prevention is the country's strongest defence against disease, noting that dengue, malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes can all be mitigated through prevention, early detection and timely action. According to the broadcaster, these illnesses do not begin at the hospital door, so the public health response should not either, with the greatest gains achieved long before patients seek treatment.