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March 24, 2017 - World Tuberculosis Day

Tuberculosis affects several million people worldwide each year. To mark World Tuberculosis Day, Santé publique France is publishing a special issue of its weekly epidemiological bulletin along...

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Nutri-Score: a new nutritional label displayed on food products

As part of its review of the food labeling system, the Ministry of Health has launched a comparative study whose results demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the Nutri-Score logo (also known...

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Rise in measles cases in France and Europe: 17 deaths in Romania

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious viral infection. In light of reports of measles outbreaks in 2016 across several European countries, including France, Santé publique France...

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March 8: 8 Facts About Women's Health

From a very young age, daily habits and behaviors have an impact on our health in both the short and long term. To mark March 8, International Women’s Day, Santé publique France has compiled...

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Launch of the Health, Sexuality, and Prevention Survey from February 16 to...

Given that condoms are no longer the only means of protecting oneself against HIV, Santé publique France is conducting a survey from February 16 to March 31, 2017, designed to describe and...

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Establishment of mobile pediatric medical stations

To strengthen response capabilities in the event of exceptional public health situations involving large numbers of children, the Ministry of Health has decided to establish a new response...

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Blue March: Santé publique France Releases 2015–2016 Screening Data

In France, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and people aged 50 to 74 are encouraged to get screened. As it does every year, Santé publique France publishes national, regional, and...

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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...