Healthcare in rural areas is a top priority for residents, local elected officials, and government authorities. At the national level, several initiatives have been launched to address...

Key Points In Week 12 (March 16–22, 2026), activity at SOS Médecins clinics continued to rise among 2- to 14-year-olds (+9%, or +1,991 visits) since the end of school break. Activity...

To round out this report, we have included a selection of resources organized as follows: an overview of current knowledge (reports, data, recommendations), practical guidance for action...

The "My Nature School" project involves the renovation of Maxime-Marchand School, integrating the building, playgrounds, and surrounding environment. It is part of a health-promoting...

Little is said about young women in rural areas. The book *Les filles du coin* sheds light on their living conditions and life experiences. While they face significant challenges—such as...

In rural villages, the Bouge ton coq association brings together local volunteers to revive neighborhood stores. These community-run grocery stores ensure that everyone has access to...

Rural areas, which are vast and sparsely populated, face challenges such as limited access to healthcare, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and isolation—particularly when it comes...

Rural areas remain a blind spot in health promotion policies, which are generally designed with the general population or urban dwellers in mind. Within the European Public Health...

Rural areas are diverse and heterogeneous, varying according to their geography and history. Thirty percent of the population lives in municipalities classified as “rural towns,” “rural...

Rural areas, which account for 88% of French municipalities and are home to 22 million people, have poorer health indicators than urban areas. Life expectancy at birth, for example, is...