Key PointsFollowing the reorganization of the national organized cancer screening program in January 2024, the targeting, frequency, and procedures for sending invitations to individuals...

Key PointsA widespread and extremely intense heat wave affected mainland France beginning on June 16. Météo France issued an orange heat wave alert from June 18 to July 2, covering 90...

Key PointsAt the national and regional levels, the number of deaths from all causes reported by INSEE remained within the usual range of fluctuation in Week 25 of 2026 across all age...

Key Points In Week 26 (June 22–28, 2026), the number of emergency department visits increased compared to the previous week among children under 2 years of age (+13%, or 2,608 more...

Key PointsIn Week 26 (June 22–28, 2026), activity at SOS Médecins clinics increased compared to the previous week among people aged 75 and older (+14%, or +850 visits) and remained...

Key Points Chikungunya, Dengue, and ZikaIndigenous Cases No locally acquired cases have been identified in mainland France.Imported cases From May 1, when enhanced surveillance began,...

Key PointsThe first heat wave of 2026—defined as temperatures exceeding departmental alert thresholds for at least three consecutive days—affected six departments in the Brittany and...

Key PointsFrom January 1 to May 31, 2026, 201 cases of smallpox B (mpox) were reported, including 7 without laboratory confirmation.Among the cases for which the clade could be...

Key PointsIn Week 25 (June 15–21, 2026), activity at SOS Médecins clinics remained stable across all age groups compared to the previous week.Amid a heat wave, there was an increase in...

Key PointsIn Week 25 (June 15–21, 2026), the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations following those visits increased among children under 2 years of age (up 7%, or...