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French anaesthetist jailed for life for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

Doctor tampered with infusion drips before procedures to tarnish reputation of other doctors and prove himself a saviour

Is insurance from a GHIC health card sufficient for visiting second home in France?

Health cards provide ‘medically necessary’ coverage

Mutuelle fees set to increase in France next year: see by how much

New taxes on mutuelle companies denounced by insurance federation

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‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged

Strain of virus is more transmissible than counterparts leaving hospitals at risk of being overrun

Visual: how healthy do French people think they are?

Progress in smoking rates but more than one in five people polled say they feel they drink excessively

Sore throat in France: pharmacy tests can see if your need antibiotics

They can determine if you need antibiotics or not

Health focus: the winter bronchitis epidemic in France

Up to 10 million people get the acute form every year

Winter flu spreads across France

Circulation in all age groups increasing in every mainland region

Global recall of diabetes glucose sensors: French patients impacted

Up to three million distributed sensors provide dangerously low readings

Is health insurance required to return to visit England from France?

Certain health access remains free at the point of use for all

France ranks second in EU for gender equality

The index tracks key areas to ‘compare how inequalities affect our lives’

Medicines to avoid in 2026 list published by French medical journal

The 108 medicines are considered to pose risks that outweigh the benefits

Opera singer helps support premature babies at hospital in France

Mezzo-soprano Aline Martin regularly visits neonatal unit

Three French regions at pre-epidemic stage for flu

Public health authority advises people to get vaccinated

Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan

We talk to the man who made proposal to introduce new minimum health charge for foreign non-workers who come on long-stay visas, François Gernigon

Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim?

High healthcare costs in the US are often cited as an attractive factor in moving to France

How can I find a doctor who will accept my Ghic card in France?

The cards help visitors receive ‘medically necessary treatment’

Pharmacies in France avoid autumn strike after new government deal

The omnipresent shops offer many essential services

Why glasses cost so much in France – and how to find cheaper options

Price of seemingly similar glasses can vary by as much as double

Lower back pain in France: how new apps can help relieve it

We take a look at two new services available to support sufferers

Another French village bans drinking water for vulnerable people

Official advice has been issued on who is affected by the ban and why

Why are mutuelle and French health insurance not sharing information?

Automatic sharing of information between insurers is common

Why are authorities asking about our address to join French social security?

Short-term rentals are not always accepted as valid proof of time spent in France

French pharmacies attract American visitors with their lower prices

Pharmacists say some tourists are buying medication in France - both prescription and over-the-counter - to save money

Life expectancy in France continues to outperform European averages says latest official data

France, Spain, and Luxembourg are among the EU countries where people live the longest

Flu vaccinations start in France: which areas are most affected?

Both flu and Covid-19 are starting to spread across the country, with the vulnerable particularly urged to get vaccinated

Reminder: shingles vaccines are partially reimbursable for some in France

Full cost of vaccines for over 65s are usually topped up through mutuelle insurance

You know you are in France when... champagne is on the hospital menu

Australian spotted the drink at the American Hospital in Paris

Covid-19 cases rise in France ahead of vaccination campaign launch

‘Frankenstein’ variant causes growing number of hospital admissions, data from France’s public health agency shows

France urges flu vaccination after 17,000 deaths last winter

Last year’s season was particularly severe due to ‘low vaccination coverage’, experts say

Dordogne runs anti-mosquito operation after chikungunya outbreak

The campaign is ‘preventative’, with affected residents asked to stay indoors and bring in pets and washing

Can UK travellers get French health insurance?

Many travellers will have British 'GHIC' healthcards

French pharmacies run out of Covid tests as cases soar

A vaccination campaign against Covid begins in France on October 14

Plan to recycle unused medicines in France could save €1.5 billion a year

Products returned to pharmacies to be repackaged then resold under health minister's plan

New ‘Frankenstein’ Covid-19 variant in France: What symptoms to look out for?

Experts say winter vaccines are effective against new strain

Women in France urged to get mammograms as part of ‘Pink October’ campaign

Millions receive voucher for free screenings but uptake levels remain low

Investigation launches after man dies from rabies in south of France

The man died after being admitted with classic rabies symptoms, despite the virus having been ‘eradicated’ in France since 2001

I received a health certificate from French immigration office – what should I do with it?

Some people moving to France require a medical check

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

Some species can be easily confused and cause severe poisoning or worse

France launches winter 2025–2026 flu and Covid vaccination campaign

Millions are given free voucher for flu injections - or you can pay independently

Why French health authorities will be sending you more emails

Easier access to information on reimbursements aims to reduce fraud in sector

Menopause study to follow 100,000 women in France

Participants can live anywhere in France and will complete questionnaires online

French pharmacists call off strike action after agreement with new prime minister

Plans to reduce pharmacy discounts on commercial drugs have been suspended

Three deaths in France linked to legionnaires' disease: how to protect yourself

More than 50 recent cases have been declared in Haute-Saône and Savoie, and a boarding school accommodation block has closed

What to check if you buy medicines online in France

Health authorities are warning people to stay alert to increasing scams and non-legitimate sites

More than 500 native chikungunya cases in France since May - where?

A popular seaside town has become the unwitting centre of an unprecedented outbreak

How to find mental health support in France

English-speaking practitioners are available

Is it possible to receive a French pension and hold an S1?

This is a common situation for people who have worked both in France and in the UK

New Covid strain named ‘Frankenstein’ expected to spike in France this autumn

Vaccination campaign set to begin in October

Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth

Revolutionary operation allows people to regain most of their vision after their cornea is damaged

Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows

Children aged 3-6 are particularly affected

Is adult whooping cough vaccine in France covered by social security?

France’s vaccine calendar outlines expected top-ups

French workers who fall sick on holiday can now get holiday days back

Landmark ruling seeks to apply EU law after France was warned of non-compliance

New French PM targets 30-minute health access for all

Network of 5,000 'France Santé' centres planned by 2027

How to keep hospital fees to a minimum in France

The system is one of the best in the world but can appear opaque

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

The Connexion visits the Genii Longevity conference in Geneva to talk to experts on new technologies, lifestyle changes, and future medicines

Longevity in France? We have an app for that

FriLi will help with chronic pain and a health monitoring

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Best way of ageing slowly is prevention, a healthy lifestyle and seeing your doctor, says longevity expert

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

Training rate is far below most other European countries

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Anaesthetist was on hand to resuscitate patients and ‘act like a hero’

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Development will mean changes in strategy and planning for the country

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Locations include Antibes, Toulon and Bergerac - the first-time in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Tropical diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya are spread by tiger mosquitoes

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week

Appointments will be available through dedicated tool

Can medicine be shipped to France from overseas?

It is easier to bring medicine for personal use through border yourself

France to test digital medicine leaflets from October

Nearly 600 medicines are included in the trial

First native cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya recorded in Dordogne

Cluster of 15 cases leads to launch of extermination programme of the insect in Bergerac

12 million people in France have high LDL cholesterol – what this means

The lifestyle factors and treatments explained

Warning over convincing ‘Assurance Maladie’ scam letter in France

Printed letter threatens users with account suspension if they do not scan a QR code

Can I order glasses online from the UK and have them sent to France?

French prescriptions are usually accepted in the UK

Chikungunya, dengue fever, zika: how many cases in each French region this summer?

We review the figures for both native and imported cases

Rate of organ transplants outpaces growth in waiting lists in France

Over 6,000 transplants were performed in 2024

Case of West Nile virus recorded near Paris for first time

Rare mosquito-borne disease is usually only seen in the south

Mass French pharmacy shutdown this Saturday: how to get medicine

Day of protest comes between August 15 bank holiday and a Sunday when many outlets will also be closed

Is it true that French workers who fall sick on holiday can reclaim leave?

France’s supreme court, the Cour de cassation, ruled on the matter in 1996

Toxic water pipes finally being replaced in rural France

Efforts are underway to replace PVC pipes that release carcinogenic gas

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French anaesthetist jailed for life for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

Is insurance from a GHIC health card sufficient for visiting second home in France?

Mutuelle fees set to increase in France next year: see by how much

‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged

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French man who fell ill abroad faces €137,000 bill to return home

‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged

Lucéram: the French village with hundreds of Christmas nativity scenes

France flagged as facing problems as airports urge EES changes

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Look unfamiliar? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world

Photos: our cosy and ecological home in the south of France

Recipe: an Alsatian twist on vin chaud

Visual: how healthy do French people think they are?

Sore throat in France: pharmacy tests can see if your need antibiotics

Health focus: the winter bronchitis epidemic in France

Winter flu spreads across France

Global recall of diabetes glucose sensors: French patients impacted

Is health insurance required to return to visit England from France?

France ranks second in EU for gender equality

Medicines to avoid in 2026 list published by French medical journal

Opera singer helps support premature babies at hospital in France

Three French regions at pre-epidemic stage for flu

Doctors in France announce strike action: it may be harder to get appointments

Tests for tonsillitis and cystitis now available in French pharmacies

Reminder over ban on smoking at French ski resorts

Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan

Digital rollout of French health cards expanded: how to get one

New health fee: which countries have a bilateral social security agreement with France?

What is the attestation de droits I have been asked for in France?

French radiologists stage one-day strike over fee cuts

How can drivers get a disabled parking badge in France?

Americans in France: do visitor visas enable free healthcare as French MPs claim?

How can I find a doctor who will accept my Ghic card in France?

Pharmacies in France avoid autumn strike after new government deal

Why glasses cost so much in France – and how to find cheaper options

Lower back pain in France: how new apps can help relieve it

Another French village bans drinking water for vulnerable people

Why are mutuelle and French health insurance not sharing information?

Why are authorities asking about our address to join French social security?

French pharmacies attract American visitors with their lower prices

Life expectancy in France continues to outperform European averages says latest official data

Flu vaccinations start in France: which areas are most affected?

Reminder: shingles vaccines are partially reimbursable for some in France

You know you are in France when... champagne is on the hospital menu

Covid-19 cases rise in France ahead of vaccination campaign launch

France urges flu vaccination after 17,000 deaths last winter

Dordogne runs anti-mosquito operation after chikungunya outbreak

Can UK travellers get French health insurance?

French pharmacies run out of Covid tests as cases soar

Plan to recycle unused medicines in France could save €1.5 billion a year

New ‘Frankenstein’ Covid-19 variant in France: What symptoms to look out for?

Women in France urged to get mammograms as part of ‘Pink October’ campaign

Investigation launches after man dies from rabies in south of France

I received a health certificate from French immigration office – what should I do with it?

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

France launches winter 2025–2026 flu and Covid vaccination campaign

Why French health authorities will be sending you more emails

Menopause study to follow 100,000 women in France

French pharmacists call off strike action after agreement with new prime minister

Three deaths in France linked to legionnaires' disease: how to protect yourself

What to check if you buy medicines online in France

More than 500 native chikungunya cases in France since May - where?

How to find mental health support in France

Is it possible to receive a French pension and hold an S1?

New Covid strain named ‘Frankenstein’ expected to spike in France this autumn

Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth

Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows

Is adult whooping cough vaccine in France covered by social security?

French workers who fall sick on holiday can now get holiday days back

New French PM targets 30-minute health access for all

How to keep hospital fees to a minimum in France

How France is preparing for the age of longer lifespans

Longevity in France? We have an app for that

‘Living in France is an advantage for longer life’

Only one in 10 in France feel confident giving first aid

French doctor on trial for ‘poisoning’ 30 patients

Birth rate eclipsed by deaths in France for first time in 80 years

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases surge in France this summer

Move to bring extra doctors to under-served areas of France begins next week