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The Robert Koch Institute is Germany's federal public health agency responsible for disease surveillance and epidemiological research.
Germany: 9,600 heat deaths in one June week
Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) estimates that approximately 9,600 people died from heat-related causes during a single extremely hot week in June. This figure is higher than previously assumed and contributes to an estimated 11,900 heat deaths in Germany this year.
Germany: Nearly 10,000 heat deaths recorded in 2024
Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) estimates that nearly 10,000 people have died from heat-related causes in 2024. This figure surpasses previous years since 2016, with older individuals being particularly affected.
The Robert Koch Institute is Germany's federal public health agency responsible for disease surveillance and epidemiological research.