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Making cities heat-resilient: a necessity for reducing the health impacts of...

What is the link between urban planning, heat, and mortality? Santé publique France and the Institut Paris Région have published the results of a study conducted in 2019–2020 across 1,300...

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Cervical Cancer Screening: 2016–2018 Data

Santé publique France has released new data on cervical cancer screening coverage and a methodological guide for evaluating the screening program

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"No alcohol during pregnancy": a message for everyone

To mark World Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day on September 9, 2020, Santé publique France is reiterating its safety message—“no alcohol during pregnancy”—and raising awareness among women and...

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Public Health France Barometer in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Starting in September 2020, Santé publique France will launch its "Health Barometer" in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for the first time.

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Call for Applications - Scientific Advisory Board of Santé publique France

Santé publique France is inviting applications for the renewal of its Scientific Council, whose members are appointed for four-year terms. Find out all the details on how to apply.

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Call for Applications - Santé publique France Steering and Dialogue Committee

Santé publique France is inviting applications for the renewal of its Steering and Dialogue Committee, whose members are appointed for four-year terms. Find out all the details on how to apply.

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Call for Applications - Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee of Santé...

Santé publique France is inviting applications for the renewal of its Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee, whose members are appointed for four-year terms. Find out all the details on how to...

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COVID-19 and Children: The Role of Schools in the Spread of the Virus

Santé publique France presents the key findings of the report published in August 2020 by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and the...

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Heat Wave: Precautions to Take

Weather forecasts predict an intense heat wave across the country, one that will last longer than the previous one and affect a large part of the country. On August 6, Météo-France placed 45...

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Heat Wave: Simple Steps to Take

The weather forecast predicts a period of intense heat across the region, lasting a few days, but longer in the Rhône Valley. Santé publique France is reminding the public of simple precautions...

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Annual Report - Santé publique France Looks Back on the Highlights of 2019

As it does every year, Santé publique France has published its annual report. Timeline, flipbook, infographics… Discover the highlights of 2019.

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Seasonality and COVID-19: Current Understanding of Virus Transmission