In observance of World Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day on September 9, Santé publique France is raising awareness among women and their loved ones about the various risks associated...

Aedes albopictus, a vector for dengue and chikungunya viruses, poses a risk of local transmission of these arboviruses in metropolitan France. Since its establishment, epidemiological...

This report on the health of French residents in Guadeloupe provides a summary of the initial findings from the 2014 Overseas Departments Health Barometer. It outlines the island’s...

This report on the health of French residents in Martinique provides a summary of the initial findings from the 2014 Overseas Departments Health Barometer. It outlines the island’s...

In Week 35 (1 day of data missing due to a transmission issue this Sunday regarding schools in Réunion): In the Indian Ocean region, following two weeks of school in Réunion and one...

In week 35 (August 26–September 1, 2019), total emergency department activity increased (+3.1%, or +10,806 visits), primarily among those aged 2–14 (+7.6%, or +3,660 visits) and those...

In week 35 (August 26–September 1, 2019), SOS Médecins’ total activity saw an overall increase (+3.6%, or +2,125 visits). This increase was driven by the 2-14 age group (+22.5%, or...

Nationwide, during week 34 (August 19–25), mortality across all ages and causes remained within the usual range of variation.These findings should be interpreted with caution, as the...

Key Points Since January 1, 2019, 2,429 cases of measles have been reported (vs. 2,680 during the same period in 2018), including: 702 (29%) hospitalized (31 in intensive care), 168...