Key Points In week 33 (August 14–20, 2023), emergency department visits were up slightly (+6%) among children (+4,035 visits) and adults aged 15–74 (+14,532 visits)....

Key Points In week 33 (August 14–20, 2023), activity at SOS Médecins clinics saw a slight increase (+11% across all age groups, or +7,696 visits), particularly among 2- to...

In response to the rising number of dengue cases in the French West Indies, Martinique and Guadeloupe have been in an epidemic phase since August 17, 2023. Santé publique France...

Organotin compounds are organic compounds containing at least one covalent bond between a carbon atom and a tin atom. Most are man-made. They have a long persistence in the...

Pregnancy and early childhood are critical periods for children’s development, health, and well-being throughout their lives. Being born and raised in a family living in poverty is...

Key Points Seven departments in the region have been under an orange alert since Saturday, August 19, 2023, including three since August 18, 2023. Trends in heat-related...

The Heat Wave and Health Alert System (SACS) was established in early summer 2004. It uses forecasts of meteorological indicators to issue heat wave alerts that trigger a response...

Key Points 595 biologically confirmed cases since the beginning of 2023, including 414 (70%) in Kourou; Savanes Sector: ongoing outbreak; Active outbreaks: 3 in...

Key Points Rising incidence rate: 18.7 (vs. 13.0 in S31) per 100,000 people Use of healthcare services: 5.4% (vs. 6.9% in S31): proportion of SOS Médecins calls for...

Key Points COVID-19 In Week 32 (W32), all indicators were on the rise for the second consecutive week but remained at low levels. Indicators of emergency care use for suspected...