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Visuel d'un enfant en consultation chez un médecin pour se faire vacciner

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Circulation of poliovirus in wastewater in French Guiana

Following the detection of poliovirus type PVDV 3, derived from the Sabin vaccine strain, in wastewater in French Guiana, Santé publique France is reiterating the importance of vaccination in the...

Visuel illustrant des bassins industriels

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Industrial basins and public health: Launch of the first national study

Santé publique France is establishing a national surveillance system to study and monitor the health of communities living near industrial areas, in relation to the activities and emissions from...

Visuel illustratif de la couv du numéro de la revue

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Preserving nature to protect public health: the feature in *La Santé en...

In a new issue of its journal *La Santé en action*, Santé publique France has published a special feature on nature and biodiversity, which are essential common goods for human physical and mental...

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Launch of a new hospital surveillance network: the Orchidée project

In October, the new hospital surveillance network “Orchidée” was launched in France. As a complement to the current surveillance system, it will provide a comprehensive, near-real-time overview of...

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Call for Nominations to Renew the Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee...

Santé publique France is inviting applications for the renewal of its Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee for a four-year term (2025–2028). Deadline: October 23, 2024.

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Call for Applications to Fill 2 or 3 Positions on the Committee for the...

Santé publique France, the national public health agency, is inviting applications to fill positions on the committee responsible for evaluating effective or promising interventions in health...

Visuel illustratif de l'enquête albane

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Public Health: Santé publique France and ANSES Launch the First Phase of the...

On September 16, 2024, Santé publique France and ANSES will launch the first phase of the Albane survey, which will provide ongoing assessments of the French population’s health and exposure to...

Visuel : un enfant étale de la crème sur son bras afin de se protéger des piqûres de moustique

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Detected local cases: mosquito-borne diseases continue to spread across...

The first locally transmitted cases of dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile virus infection were reported this summer. Santé publique France reminds the public of the importance of reporting cases...

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Tick-borne diseases: How to protect yourself during tick season

Tick season in France runs from spring to fall, during which time ticks are active and therefore pose a potential risk of transmitting diseases to humans and animals. Among these diseases, Lyme...

Photo de nourrissons

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Enterovirus infections: Resurgence of summer enterovirus activity in France

Santé publique France and the National Reference Center for Enteroviruses and Parechoviruses have released their annual report on enterovirus infections in France and are urging healthcare...

Visuel illustratif de la couverture du rapport annuel 2023

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Santé publique France releases its 2023 annual report

Our 2023 Annual Report has just been published. Discover the events that took place throughout the year and that support Santé publique France’s key priorities: openness, expertise, and innovation.

Visuel illustratif - Foule dans un grand bâtiment

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Santé publique France’s 2024–2028 Objectives and Performance Agreement

Santé publique France has signed its new Objectives and Performance Agreement for the 2024–2028 period with the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Solidarity. It sets out ambitious goals for public...