Thousands of French doctors, including 2,000 specialists, launch a major protest by departing for Brussels to oppose government health policies on tariffs and prescription regulations.
Thousands of doctors in Paris march to oppose legislative measures threatening their freedom to practice and the accessibility of healthcare in France.
France's emergency hospital services face unprecedented pressure due to winter epidemics, a doctors' strike, and harsh weather, with a 40% surge in patient visits and emergency plans activated nationwide.
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.