The public authorities have established a strengthened system for epidemiological surveillance, early warning, operational response, and community outreach in Réunion and Mayotte, under...

In Réunion, obesity rates are rising as traditional culinary practices decline and industrial food products flood the market. In response to this shift in behavior, the General Council...

On Réunion, 600 health and social services professionals are working together within the Réunisaf network to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome. Their work involves listening, monitoring,...

Interview with Annick Maillot-Leu and Martine Ribaira, family mediators at the Réunisaf health network. At Réunisaf, mediators facilitate dialogue and provide ongoing support to women...

Inhabited only since 1673, Réunion Island has undergone a rapid transformation in its way of life over the past fifty years. A key positive indicator is that life expectancy has...

Alcoholism is the number one addiction problem in Réunion. The national government, local authorities, professionals, the regional education office, and community organizations have just...

The age at first pregnancy is lower in Réunion than in mainland France and the French West Indies, and the same trend holds true for abortions. Since 2008, a regional steering committee...

Eleven municipalities in Réunion have recently established “Health-City Workshops,” initiatives designed to promote residents’ health and reduce health disparities. As part of these...

Twice a year, the "Kass'Moustik" campaign raises awareness among the people of Réunion about preventive measures to stop the spread of mosquitoes that carry dengue and chikungunya. The...

The island of Mayotte, a French overseas collectivity, will become an overseas department in 2011. This territory faces several public health challenges: difficulties in accessing...