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Father sits at table with son in specialized chair while robot vacuum cleans home — illustration of respite care service for parents of children with disabilities in Kyiv

Kyiv launches 'respite' service for parents of children with disabilities: how to get temporary childcare

Health 06/29/2026, 10:51
🇺🇦 Kyiv has launched a new service: parents of children with disabilities can leave their child under the supervision of specialists to get time for rest. 🛑 The program operates on a "day camp" principle, covers children aged 9–14, and is supported by UNICEF and German partners. 📄 Applications can be made at the Kyiv City Council — basic and medical documents are required.
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People seeking relief from record-breaking heat in France by standing near a large industrial fan, illustrating the impact of extreme temperatures

The Cost of Record Heat: Thousands of Extra Deaths Recorded in France

Health 06/28/2026, 18:00
France paid a high price for record heat: approximately 1,000 extra deaths were recorded, 85% of whom were people over 65. 🌡️🇫🇷 Due to hospital overload, major festivals were cancelled, and electricity prices soared against the backdrop of air conditioner usage and issues at nuclear power plants. Scientists call this the strongest heatwave in European history.
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