This opinion, issued on July 2, 2002, concerns the findings of the PestiRiv study conducted jointly by Santé publique France and ANSES. The preparation of this joint opinion by the two...

Pesticides are widely used in France, primarily in agriculture, and the population is heavily exposed to them. Their effects on the health of the general population are still poorly understood.

Key points Chikungunya, dengue, Zika 38 imported cases of chikungunya and 23 imported cases of dengue. No imported cases of Zika virus infection. An outbreak of local transmission of...

Key Points Heat-related illnesses The region has experienced three periods of extreme heat since the start of the seasonal monitoring period: around June 20 (S25), around June 30...

Key Points Extreme heat, heat wave Decreased activity in hospital emergency rooms and stable activity at SOS Médecins COVID-19 Increased activity in hospital emergency rooms and stable...

Key Points The videos received a very positive response from young people, with a large majority feeling that the topic was relevant to them and motivated to adopt the behaviors...

Key Points Chikungunya Very limited viral circulation. No impact on healthcare utilization. Dengue Last confirmed locally acquired case identified in week 17 and last imported case in...

Key Points Twelve episodes of local transmission detected 11 episodes of local transmission of chikungunya identified in the region as of September 11, 2025: one in Landes (1 case),...

Key Points From August 8 to 19, mainland France and Corsica experienced a heat wave notable for its duration and intensity, particularly from the Southwest to the Central-East. This...