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Call for Proposals for the Regional Implementation of "Smoke-Free Months"

Santé publique France is issuing a call for proposals to support the rollout of “Mois(s) sans tabac” in the regions and encourage engagement among local stakeholders.

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Flu: The outbreak is coming to an end

Flu activity is on the decline across all regions of mainland France. Santé publique France publishes the latest available figures in its weekly bulletin, which track the progression of the flu...

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January 2015 Attack: Santé publique France Releases Results of the...

In the wake of the attacks that plunged France into mourning in January 2015, Santé publique France and the Ile-de-France Regional Health Agency launched the I.M.P.A.C.T.S. study. The full results...

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Flu: The outbreak is on the decline

Flu activity is on the decline, but all metropolitan areas remain in the epidemic phase. Santé publique France publishes the latest available figures in its weekly bulletin, which track the...

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Flu: The outbreak is slowing down, and the national peak is imminent

The flu outbreak is affecting the entire mainland and certain overseas departments. The national peak in mainland France is approaching but has not yet been reached. Santé publique France...

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World Cancer Day, February 4, 2017

To mark February 4, World Cancer Day and the third anniversary of the 2014–2019 Cancer Plan, Santé publique France is releasing new data on cancer incidence in the 24 departments and territories...

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2014 Health Barometer in the Overseas Departments: An Overview of Alcohol...

What are the most popular alcoholic beverages in the French overseas departments? Do people drink more in the overseas territories than in mainland France? Do men drink more than women there? Are...

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Flu: The outbreak continues across mainland France

The flu outbreak is affecting the entire mainland and certain overseas departments. However, the national peak has not yet been reached in mainland France. Santé publique France publishes the...

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11th European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Cervical cancer affects approximately 3,000 women each year. To mark the 11th European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, from January 22 to 28, 2017, Santé publique France is highlighting the...

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Zika in the Caribbean and French Guiana: Santé publique France provides an...

Santé publique France has published a health surveillance bulletin on the emergence of the Zika virus in the French West Indies and French Guiana, drawing on numerous epidemiological, clinical,...

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Cold snap in France: Santé publique France reiterates its recommendations on...

The weather forecast predicts a cold snap over the next few days in several regions of France. These weather conditions carry a high risk of an increase in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning cases....

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Quit smoking, eat healthier, get more exercise... New Year’s resolutions for...

A new year means new resolutions… Just like at the start of every year, many of you are motivated to take control and improve your daily lives. "I'm going to quit smoking," "I'm going to drink...