Belgium recorded Europe's highest excess mortality during June heatwave

Belgium registered the highest excess mortality rate in Europe during the heatwave at the end of June, according to data from the Sciensano public health institute. The elevated mortality figures underscore the severe impact of extreme summer temperatures on public health across the country and the wider region. Health authorities tracked mortality levels as temperatures surged across Western Europe late last month, revealing that Belgium experienced a disproportionately sharp increase in deaths relative to its population compared to neighboring European nations during the period.

Sources: Point.