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Annual Report - Santé publique France Looks Back on the Highlights of 2020

As it does every year, Santé publique France is publishing its annual report in French and English. Flipbook, COVID-19 report, video… Discover the highlights of 2020.

Réservistes sanitaires à l'aéroport au départ de la Nouvelle-Calédonie

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COVID-19: About 100 medical reservists deployed to New Caledonia

About 100 reservists have flown to New Caledonia to help cope with the rising number of patients in intensive care and emergency departments, and to support local medical teams.

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Occupational cancers: establishing a dedicated surveillance system through...

Santé publique France has released the results of the Sicapro pilot study on the implementation of a new surveillance system designed to identify occupations at increased risk of developing cancer.

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Air pollution: WHO revises its guideline values for major air pollutants

The WHO is revising its guidelines for key air pollutants and is releasing new, stricter reference thresholds today to better protect public health from ambient air pollution.

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The Role of Health Mediation Among Travellers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine During...

Santé publique France has released the results of a study conducted in 2020 across six departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, along with the action plan implemented by the Regional Health Agency (ARS)...

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NOYADES Survey: Update as of September 10, 2021

Santé publique France has released the fourth and final set of preliminary results from the 2021 NOYADES survey, conducted between June 1 and September 30, 2021, in metropolitan France and the...

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Work-related suicides: Toward the establishment of a specific monitoring system?

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Santé publique France is releasing the results of a feasibility study aimed at developing an epidemiological surveillance system for suicides potentially...

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Suspected case of human influenza caused by an influenza A(H1N2)v virus of...

Following the detection of a human case of infection with a swine-origin influenza virus in the Côtes d’Armor region, investigations are underway, and Santé publique France has developed a...

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COVID-19: The Pharmaceutical Company Lends a Hand to the Caribbean

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Santé publique France’s Pharmaceutical Division chartered a full cargo plane carrying more than 43 tons of supplies bound for the French West Indies.

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Bronchiolitis: Summary of the 2020–2021 Winter Surveillance

Santé publique France has released the annual report on the 2020–2021 winter surveillance of bronchiolitis in metropolitan France, which showed a much lower incidence than in the previous season.

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NOYADES Survey: Update as of August 13, 2021

Santé publique France, with support from the Ministry of Solidarity and Health, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Sports, and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, is conducting the...

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Heat Wave: Simple Steps to Take

According to Météo-France, a heat wave will affect the southeastern part of the country and the Rhône Valley starting today and is expected to last through the end of the week. Santé publique...