Public Health Monitoring in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Bulletin dated August 27, 2026.

Published on 27 August 2026

Key Points

Extreme Heat, Heat Waves

The daily number of heat-related illnesses in emergency rooms is low.
SOS Médecins’ heat-related activity is also low.

Leptospirosis

The number of reported cases in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté was lower in 2025 than in 2024, as it was in mainland France and Corsica (n = 441 in 2024 and n = 274 in 2025).
However, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté remains among the regions with the highest rates in mainland France (1.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024 and 0.6 in 2025, respectively).

Non-specific Surveillance (SurSaUD®)

The all-cause activity of emergency departments and SOS Médecins associations remains at typical levels compared to the previous two years.

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Extreme heat, heat wave

thematic dossier

12 August 2026

Heat waves can have a significant impact on health. It is therefore essential to take proper precautions. Certain measures must be put in place, especially for those most at risk.

Leptospirosis

thematic dossier

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis found worldwide. In France, leptospirosis is a public health concern, particularly in the overseas territories, where the incidence is high.