Liberal doctors in France continue their strike, rejecting a proposed meeting with the Health Minister, while healthcare services face disruption amid peak flu season and nationwide protests.
Liberal doctors in France continue their strike, rejecting a proposed meeting with the Health Minister, while healthcare services face disruption amid peak flu season and nationwide protests.
Hospital federations warn that the 2026 budget's tariff freeze will worsen access to care amid political deadlock over France's budget and healthcare funding.
Hauts-de-France announces a new 2025-2030 cultural-health convention promoting cultural access within healthcare to support dignity and social connection.
The government extends vaccination zones and enforces culling in Occitanie amid dermatose nodulaire outbreak, sparking political debates on disease control measures.
The French National Assembly debates and votes on the 2026 Social Security budget amid political divisions and a last-minute health funding increase proposal.
An analysis of how reliance on quantitative data influences public policy and political finance in France, highlighting both transparency benefits and risks of bias.
The fatal stabbing of psychiatrist Dr. Jean-Michel Gal in Guadeloupe on December 1 has raised urgent concerns about escalating violence against healthcare workers in the region.
French lawmakers debate the 2026 Social Security budget, highlighting increased health spending and Senate-backed public sector workforce cuts awaiting final approval.
The French government’s 2026 budget increase for military spending at the expense of health and youth programs draws sharp union criticism and concerns about social impact.
Critics label France's drug policies a failure amid rising drug violence, highlighted by a recent politically charged murder linked to narcotrafficking.
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.
The French National Assembly debates 2026 Social Security budget focus on healthcare expenses, patient franchises, and preventive care measures amid political tensions.
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 French National Assembly sees intense opposition to proposed increases in medical franchises within the 2026 Social Security budget, reflecting political divides and public discontent.