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Summer hazards: stay alert!

Accidental drowning, sun-related risks, mosquito-borne diseases, extreme heat…: summer isn’t without its risks. Santé publique France offers some tips to help you enjoy a worry-free summer.

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In Videos - A Look Back at the Air Quality and Health Event on June 21, 2016

About 100 people attended the Air Quality and Health Day held in Saint-Maurice on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. The event was opened by François Bourdillon, Director General of Santé publique France, at...

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Call for Applications to Form an Ad Hoc Expert Group on Alcohol Consumption...

Santé publique France, the national public health agency, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, is issuing a call for applications to form an ad hoc expert group on alcohol...

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Heat waves: Santé publique France issues a national update and prevention...

As it does every year, from June 1 to August 31, Santé publique France coordinates the Heat Wave and Health Alert System in close collaboration with Météo-France. As part of this seasonal...

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In Videos - A Look Back at the Santé publique France Conference on June 7...

More than 800 people attended the Santé publique France Conference, which took place on June 7 and 8, 2016. The program for these two days is the result of the merger of the National Institute for...

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November 2015 Attacks: Santé publique France Launches ESPA 13 November, a...

A major study aimed at improving the strategy to be adopted in exceptional situations

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Public Consultation on Vaccination - Steering Committee Announces the...

Public Consultation on Vaccination - Steering Committee Announces the Formation of Panels

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Call for Applications to Form the Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee...

Santé publique France, the national public health agency, is inviting applications for its Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee.

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Call for Applications to Serve on the Scientific Advisory Board of Santé...

Santé publique France, the National Public Health Agency, is issuing a call for applications to form its scientific advisory board.

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2016 MOOC 'Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior Among...

In March 2015, INPES launched a new training program by offering the MOOC (a free, open-access online course) titled "APS," which stands for Physical Activity/Sedentary Lifestyle.

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Air Pollution and Health: Santé publique France Releases New Findings

What are the latest estimates of the impact of air pollution on mortality in France? Are the health effects limited to large cities? What health benefits would result from improved air quality? Is...

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Euro 2016: Santé publique France is implementing enhanced surveillance measures

Euro 2016: Santé publique France is implementing enhanced surveillance measures