A new study has found that air pollution from Sasol's Secunda plant in South Africa could cause around 1,000 deaths per year, according to the research cited by Sowetan. The study also estimated that pollution from the plant could lead to 2,030 asthma-related emergency room visits in a single year. The findings raise concerns about the health impact of industrial emissions on communities living near the facility, one of the largest coal-to-liquids plants in the world.

The World Health Organization has initiated a global investigation into the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, with only 54 contacts currently under quarantine. Scientists are examining the spread of the deadly Andes virus and are expanding research efforts into the disease.

A Daily Trust opinion piece highlights the global suicide crisis, noting that according to the World Health Organization, someone dies by suicide roughly every 43 seconds, amounting to more than 720,000 lives lost each year. The article argues that the scale of the crisis is often overlooked because the statistics obscure the individual human stories behind them, and it urges greater attention to suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned Kenyans against self-medication with antibiotics, highlighting that the misuse of these medications is contributing to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the country. She emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice before taking antibiotics to combat this issue.

Cluster munitions killed and wounded 1,063 people globally in 2025, one of the highest annual casualty tolls on record, according to a report cited by Al Jazeera. The figures highlight the continuing harm caused by these weapons, which are banned by more than 100 countries under an international convention due to their indiscriminate effects and the long-lasting danger posed by unexploded bomblets to civilians.

According to The South African Biz, South Africa's canine units at border posts protect approximately R1.7 billion in revenue annually. The effectiveness of these detector dogs has led to discussions about the potential expansion of the unit.