The ATB-Raisin antibiotic (ATB) usage monitoring system contributes to the appropriate use of antibiotics. Its objectives are to enable each healthcare facility (HF) to describe and...

Heat waves are the most emblematic example of how climate change affects health. In France, the National Heat Wave Plan (PNC) specifically targets those events that are likely to pose a...

Exposure to high temperatures poses a major health risk, potentially leading to death or significant long-term health effects, as was the case in August 2003, when an excess mortality of...

Since the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus in the early 1980s, the epidemic has spread widely across all regions of the world. In France, the spread of the infection remains...

A large delegation from Santé publique France will participate in the 12th Congress of the European Public Health Association, themed “Building Bridges for a Public Health System Based...

Key points Significant increase in epidemiological indicators nationwide Ongoing outbreak in the Île-de-France region, Guadeloupe, and Martinique Transition to the epidemic phase in...

Key points In mainland France: all indicators at baseline levels In Réunion: Flu activity on the decline

Summary In week 46 (November 11–17), total emergency department activity increased among children (+6%, or +4,801 visits) as well as hospitalizations following visits (+9%, or +663...

Summary Nationally, in week 45 (November 3–10), mortality across all ages and causes remains within the usual range of fluctuation. These observations should be interpreted with...