The French National Assembly has extended the supervised drug consumption facilities experiment until the end of 2027, reinforcing harm reduction policies amid calls for expansion.
PFAS contamination in Malandry and nearby villages has forced a tap water ban affecting thousands in the Ardennes, highlighting a growing environmental health crisis in France’s Grand Est region.
The French National Assembly's social affairs committee has approved limits on sick leave durations, setting maximums of 15 days for city-prescribed leaves and 30 days for hospital stays, as part of the 2026 Social Security budget reforms.
The European Parliament has passed a reform requiring medical fitness checks for drivers, especially those over 65, aiming to reduce road fatalities in the EU.
France has upgraded its avian influenza risk status to high and enacted stricter containment and vaccination measures following multiple outbreaks across several regions.
France grapples with deep public service budget cuts, especially in health insurance, raising alarms about service quality and accessibility.
France has raised its avian influenza risk level from moderate to high, imposing mandatory poultry confinement to prevent spread amid confirmed outbreaks in wild and domestic birds.
Amnesty International has lodged a formal complaint against TikTok for exposing youth to harmful mental health content, challenging the platform's compliance with EU laws.
On Dys Disorders Awareness Day in France, experts highlight the ongoing issues of late diagnosis and insufficient care for dyslexia, dyspraxia and related learning disorders, which adversely affect mental health and social integration.
AC! Anticorruption files complaint against fraudulent anesthesia billing during cataract surgeries at Louis Pasteur clinic, revealing misuse of public health funds.
French households' health spending liability drops to 10% in 2024, below EU average of 15%.
A public health investigation into listeria contamination at the Chavegrand cheese factory reveals serious legal repercussions.
France is experiencing a botulism outbreak linked to canned fish, prompting public health warnings and product recalls.
A 77-year-old patient at Henri Mondor Hospital in Île-de-France had a kidney mistakenly removed during surgery.
France Inter announces a special day focused on mental health solutions scheduled for September 24, 2025.
Economic inequalities in France are increasingly linked to rising infant mortality rates, marking a decline in healthcare outcomes since 1990.
Addictions France highlights concerns over marketing sports betting to youth.
Subsidy cuts to health services in France ignite public and union unrest.
France witnesses an alarming rise in drug consumption impacting all demographic groups, necessitating immediate response.
The 'France Santé' network seeks to ensure healthcare access within 30 minutes for all citizens, targeting medical deserts in France.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveils 'France Santé' to improve healthcare access in France.
The France Alzheimer association celebrates its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its history and continued advocacy for Alzheimer's care.
Growing concerns emerge over proposed cuts to thermal cure reimbursements in France's 2025 budget.
France recalls lemons over pesticide safety concerns.
A study highlights a significant decline in substance use among French adolescents, positioning France ahead of European averages.
France's blood plasma shortage raises alarms over U.S. reliance.
France announces a ban on nicotine products targeting youth, effective March 2026.
France introduces a national strategy to enhance physical activity and tackle sedentarism for 2025-2030.
France faces a record chikungunya outbreak with over 300 local cases this summer.
France issues a cheese recall due to E. coli and Listeria contamination concerns.
Hôpital Ambroise-Paré enhances dietary education by having staff eat with patients.
Workplace fatalities in France remain stagnant at around 750 annually, raising safety concerns.
Critics of recent state medical aid reforms warn of dire financial impacts on vulnerable populations and the futility of short-term cost-cutting measures.
Eight French cities ban tuna in school canteens due to mercury concerns.
Local authorities in France implement swimming bans due to severe heatwave concerns.
France experiences critical medication shortages impacting cardiac care, causing public health concerns.
France faces a significant rise in drowning incidents this summer due to the ongoing heatwave.
France experiences heightened drought and health issues due to severe heatwave in August 2025.
Experts urge reforms in swimming education amid rising drowning incidents in France.
France is experiencing a shift from a heatwave alert to cooler conditions as temperatures are expected to decline.