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Measles in France: The virus remains virtually absent in 2022

Santé publique France has released the annual measles surveillance data for France for 2022, a year marked—as in 2021—by a near absence of viral circulation, likely due to improved population...

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Public Health France Meetings

On June 20 and 21, 2023, Santé publique France will hold its annual conference at the Beffroi de Montrouge (92). Each year, over the course of two days, nearly 1,200 people gather to attend...

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Fewer than half of all women underwent a screening mammogram for breast...

Santé publique France has released new data on women’s participation in the organized breast cancer screening program for the 2021–2022 period. Every two years, this program invites women aged 50...

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Tobacco Awareness and Knowledge Sharing: First Webinar with Members of the...

On June 1, 2023, Santé publique France launched the first webinar of the Knowledge Hub on tobacco awareness, focusing on the theme: “Funding anti-tobacco awareness programs and initiatives: tools...

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Call for Proposals for the SPICMI Project: Surveillance and Prevention of...

Santé publique France has issued a call for proposals for the national initiative “Surveillance and Prevention of Infection Risks Associated with Surgical and Interventional Medical Procedures...

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Outbreaks of foodborne illness in France: 2021 figures

Santé publique France has released its annual surveillance data on outbreaks of foodborne illness, which show an increase in reported outbreaks in 2021 compared to 2020, though the numbers remain...

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Chikungunya, dengue, and Zika: Launch of the 2023 Seasonal Surveillance Program

Santé publique France has released the first data from its enhanced surveillance of chikungunya, dengue, and Zika cases diagnosed in mainland France for the 2023 season and is reminding the public...

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Lyme disease and tick bite prevention: What is the current situation in France?

The tick-bite season is beginning in France. An awareness day on Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses is being organized on May 25, 2023, by the reference centers that treat these...

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Sylvie Lemmet, the new chair of the Board of Directors of Santé publique France

By decree dated May 17, published in the Official Journal on May 20, Sylvie Lemmet has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Santé publique France. A former member of the Court of...

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High blood pressure in France: 17 million people with high blood pressure,...

To mark World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2023, Santé publique France provides an overview of the latest French data and highlights preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing the...

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Monkeypox (mpox): Update on the Situation in France as of April 27, 2023

Santé publique France has released an update as of April 27, 2023, on cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) since the start of the global outbreak.

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European Immunization Week 2023: Resources to Help You Learn More and...

To mark European Immunization Week, April 24–30, 2023, Santé publique France is providing a range of resources to inform and promote vaccination among the public and healthcare professionals.