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Andes Hantavirus: Implementation of epidemiological investigations and...
Health authorities have been notified of a case of Andes hantavirus involving a traveler who passed through France. The Andes strain was confirmed by the CNR on Thursday, August 6. The patient,...
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Call for Applications for the Renewal of the Editorial Board of the Weekly...
Santé publique France is inviting applications for the renewal of the BEH editorial board. Application deadline: June 30, 2026.
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Traveling to Overseas Territories and Abroad: Are Your Vaccinations Up to Date?
The summer months are a great time for trips to overseas territories or abroad. With that in mind, Santé publique France reminds travelers of the importance of checking and updating their...
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Public Health France Conference: November 9, 2026
The Santé publique France Conference will be held on November 9 at the Beffroi de Montrouge. This 9th edition will bring together the scientific community, policymakers, civil society,...
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Swim Safely by Following the Right Steps
During the current heat waves and throughout the summer, Santé publique France is reminding the public of the simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe while swimming and is providing...
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Santé publique France Publishes Its 2025 Annual Report: 10 Years of...
To mark its 10th anniversary, Santé publique France is publishing its 2025 annual report, accompanied by a video and an infographic to illustrate a decade of initiatives, expertise, and concrete...
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Update on all-cause mortality for the period from June 22 to 28, 2026
Health surveillance data on all-cause mortality for the week of June 22–28, 2026, show an increase of nearly 30% in all-cause deaths compared with the previous week.
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Alcohol Meter: A Review After 6 Years of Use by the French to Assess Their...
Available on the Alcool-info-service.fr website, the alcohol meter allows users to assess their alcohol consumption and receive a personalized report. Santé publique France is releasing an...
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The heat wave affects us all: let's take the right precautions
Here you'll find simple tips for everyone to follow during periods of extreme heat or heat waves, as well as communication tools available for professionals to order.
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G7 Summit in Evian: Enhanced Health Monitoring
As part of the G7 presidency, which will take place from June 15 to 17, 2026, in Evian (Haute-Savoie), the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional unit of Santé publique France is mobilized to provide...
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“Protecting the Public from the Risks of Alcohol.” The special report in *La...
In a new issue of its journal *La Santé en action*, Santé publique France has published a special report on alcohol as a public health issue, given the health and social harms caused by its...
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Call for Applications to Fill Vacancies on the National Committee on...
Santé publique France is issuing a call for applications to fill a vacancy for one of the committee’s expert members. Application deadline: September 30, 2026.