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Call for proposals for the SPICMI national initiative: surveillance and...

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

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Breast cancer screening: Still too few women are getting screened

Santé publique France has released new data on organized breast cancer screening, covering participation in the program for the 2022–2023 period and its performance for the 2019–2020 period. Every...

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Rise in imported dengue cases in mainland France: call for vigilance as the...

In light of the unprecedented number of imported dengue cases in mainland France since 2023 and the recent surge in reported cases since January 1, 2024, Santé publique France is urging everyone...

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Pertussis Outbreak in Europe: Call for Increased Vigilance in France

Santé publique France has released updated pertussis surveillance data from the RENACOQ network in France for 2022 and 2023, and reports an increase in the circulation of the disease across the...

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Invasive meningococcal infections: a surge in cases in France in 2023

Santé publique France has released its annual surveillance data on invasive meningococcal infections for 2023, which show an increase in the number of reported cases and varying trends across...

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Measles Outbreak in France and Europe: Let’s Stay Vigilant

In light of the recent surge in measles cases in France and across Europe, and with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games fast approaching and expected to attract large numbers of visitors, Santé...

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Epilepsy appears to be an indicator of health inequalities in France

Santé publique France has released the results of a study on epilepsy treated in 2020, which show a prevalence similar to that observed in the United States and England, as well as significant...

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in France: What Is the Current Situation?

Santé publique France has released new data on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in France, both in the general population and among the working population, broken down by...

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Santé publique France’s 2024 Work Plan: Initiatives Focused on Six Key Issues

Discover the key priorities of the agency’s 2024 program, as well as our vision for the projects and collaborations we will undertake this year, guided by our ongoing commitment to public health.

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Estimating the environmental and occupational burden of disease in France:...

Santé publique France has published the results of the initial research conducted to estimate the environmental and occupational burden in France and has identified nine disease-risk factor pairs...

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Persistent health disparities between women and men

Lifestyle, work, sexuality, and mental health. To mark March 8, International Women’s Day, Santé publique France takes stock of women’s health.

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Santé publique France: A Look Back at 2023

In 2023, Santé publique France carried out a wide range of initiatives to improve and protect public health. Here is a look back at the highlights of our work over the course of the year,...