€1 franchise fee proposed for medical devices in France in new report Adding the fee could save the state at least €259 million in healthcare costs, it is claimed
France to offer free STI screening for young - no prescription needed Previously only HIV tests were available this way
Dogs banned from French city water spaces after pet dies The municipality of Lille issued the order after a dog was found to have died from blue-green algae poisoning
news French medical laboratories issue strike notice for September Unions say budget cuts of almost 10% may force closures, but state health authorities argue budget was already agreed
Allergy warning: several areas of France on red alert for ragweed pollen Over three million people in France thought to be allergic to this pollen
Dengue: Anti-mosquito operation launched in France after new case The infected person had travelled to a high-risk tropical area before returning to France
1.5cm hole in leg: Teenager bitten by ‘violin’ spider in south of France The spiders are not thought to be aggressive. We look at where they are in France and the possible complications of a bite
What essential health screenings are available for free in France? Preventative cancer testing is provided but often depends on age, gender and pre-existing conditions
50 French hospitals hit by long patient delays or summer closures The health minister has admitted ‘there are difficult situations to address’ as one health union claims four people have died while waiting for emergency care
110,000 boxes of antibiotics recalled in France Pharmacists must return stocks, but individuals should not in theory have any faulty medicines in their homes
Successful trial means medicinal cannabis set to be available in France Treatment could be prescribed widely from 2025
Mpox: France is preparing for ‘a few clusters’ of cases ‘We are ready to face up to this epidemic, with vaccines that will work’ but the virus is not expected to ‘spread widely’, experts say
Are Mpox (monkeypox) vaccines available in France? Spread of new variant of virus is causing concern across world
French government shines spotlight on autism An awareness campaign launched earlier this year aims to enhance understanding and support Travelling outside France? Check which jabs you need ‘West Nile’ virus has had three native French cases Comment: ‘If you are going to break a tooth, don’t do it in France in August’
Several emergency hospital services temporarily closed across France A shortage of staff has caused closures or service restrictions in hospitals including centres in Dordogne, Provence, and Brittany France to launch plan to tackle winter medicine shortages Hearing aid take-up soars in France following 100% reimbursement scheme Where can I find an English-speaking doctor in France? Can we get help towards my wife’s respite care costs in France? Covid: Latest stats in France as Olympic winner tests positive
French town opens medical centre for those without a GP The centre takes patients with or without appointments, amid the growing problem of 'medical deserts'
Hundreds of hikers hit by stomach bug on Corsican GR20 trek Seven people have been hospitalised and the cause is still being investigated
Can I claim UK 'Attendance Allowance' if I live in France? Brexit changed eligibility requirements for this benefit
Seven French expressions revolving around health Un torticolis, un bleu, sa ligne - can you work out what these terms mean?
Breastfeeding increases in France but still way behind UK and US Almost three quarters of mothers now breastfeed their babies at birth in France, but health authorities say UK and US are still considerably ahead
French watchdog publishes map of beaches where swimmers risk illness Find your nearest beach: the interactive map lets you search and zoom in, and shows a colour-coded legend of whether to avoid a beach or not
Explained: home help options for the elderly in France What are the financials aid, services and steps to access home assistance?
Medicine, summer heat, sun cream: Official French health agency advice The annual hot weather reminder includes tips for sun protection, medicine storage, and how to prevent dehydration
Common food additive used in France linked to coeliac disease One of the most common food additives, present in thousands of products, could promote the development of autoimmune conditions
Nurses can now sign death certificates in France A law giving nurses the authority to sign death certificates has been extended to the whole of the country
Watch out for health card scams around Olympics, warn French officials The Assurance maladie will never ask you to pay to ‘renew’ or deliver your carte Vitale, or ask you for login details
Covid: masks return for Tour de France after cyclists test positive Plus: What is the current Covid situation in France?
Adult vaccines in France: check here that you are protected It is important to keep informed and stay up to date with your vaccines as an adult
French physiotherapist battles with bureaucracy over New Zealand degree She tells of her frustration at being unable to practise due to ‘nightmarish’ admin obstacles. ‘I am French, imagine if I was a foreigner,’ she said
MS sufferer turns to Tik Tok to fill void in French support Katie Bryant shares her journey with MS, revealing the challenges of living with a disability that is not visible and finding support through an online community
French hospital staff announce a second strike in July Workers at public hospitals - and some private ones - are affected. Patients are advised to check if their appointments are impacted
French health authority recommends anti-bronchitis vaccine for over 75s It also advises that people aged over 65s with certain conditions also have it
Seven medicines used in France withdrawn over irregularities Dozens more may be withdrawn over next two years, as effectiveness of drugs was not accurately evaluated in studies
Horseriding accident in Brittany left me with a broken neck Alex Nicholls, 62, broke her neck in an equestrian accident and spent months immobilised from the waist up
Access to physiotherapists, nurses, and opticians now easier in France The rules will be trialled for five years
Best and worst anti-mosquito products in test by French consumer group The best product scored 16.8 out of 20. The test comes amid record cases of dengue fever
Covid-19: Advice for tests, masks, isolation as cases rise in France ‘We must still remember that Covid is a virus that can cause severe illness’
What are ‘long’ birth certificates French authorities ask for? Some official French administrative services may require this document
12 hospitalised as mystery intoxication strikes again in French town Investigations into the possible source have so far proved fruitless. Carbon monoxide poisoning, food poisoning, and air pollution have been ruled out
Patients face cancellations as French hospital staff set to strike Union is calling for emergency units under threat to be maintained, more hospital beds, and pay rises
72 medications used in France suspended due to ‘irregularities’ There is no suggestion that the drugs - which all are generics - are harmful to patients
Dengue fever cases continue to rise in France Number of cases has surged in 2024. So far all cases have been imported from people who have travelled abroad
Former French health authority boss faces legal case for anti-vax stance Ex-director in Dordogne claims she ‘did everything she could to limit the opening of vaccination centres’ during the Covid pandemic
Prescription rules change for French pharmacies and antibiotics Patients will still need to take a test for the permitted conditions where a prescription in no longer required
Why Covid-19 hospital cases are rising again in France ‘Covid is not gone’ warn experts, ahead of the legislative elections and Olympics
Who can be a blood donor in France and how to help if subject to UK ban It only takes 10 minutes to give blood, and booking an appointment is easy
Letters: patients face six-month wait to see doctor in parts of France Connexion reader says that nobody seems to be tackling the problem of medical deserts
Covid-19 in France: Hospital consultations remain low, but rising ‘This does not mean we are facing another major epidemic, but Covid can no longer be ruled out” in case of symptoms, says an expert
Surge in imported dengue fever cases to France from overseas There are concerns that tiger mosquitoes will spread the disease within the country
Be vigilant over these large ticks found in south of France The ticks are mainly known for spreading Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, and have been reported in 11 departments so far
French private health workers prepare for unlimited strike in pay row Up to 260,000 workers including carers and nurses could join action from June 18. Union claims government and federations have backtracked on promised salary rises
French healthcare workers on strike over hospital bed closures Patients urged to check if appointments have been cancelled
Asthma treatment Ventolin placed on French list for risk of shortages The medicine is the latest to be added to the list of at-risk drugs
Do self-employed people have to take out mutuelle health insurance? The cost of mutuelle health insurance varies according to age and level of cover, but can be around €1,000 or more per year.
Explosion in cases of whooping cough continues in France Such a rise has not been seen for 40 years, a researcher at Institut Pasteur says
Digital carte Vitale begins in many areas: where and how will it work? Smartphone application can be used at medical appointments instead of physical card for payments and reimbursements
CONFIRMED: €30 fee to see a doctor in France from December 2024 Unions agreed to concessions in exchange for improved pay
Hope that French discovery could prevent fatal asthmas attacks Finding a molecule linked to inflammatory allergic reactions in the respiratory system could help prevent potentially lethal asthma attacks
Is the cost of buying contact lenses reimbursed in France? The rules for contact lenses and glasses differ
Covid 19 in France: Latest official figures and symptoms of new variant Hospitalisations are increasing amid rising cases of the new ‘FLiRT’ variant
‘2,000 French pharmacies lost in 10 years’: why May 30 strike is huge Up to 95% of pharmacies are closed today. We explain how to find an emergency pharmacy
New plan to serve areas of France without doctors An association has set up three medical centres and hopes to have 150 eventually
Record number of dengue fever cases reported in France There have been more cases already this year than for the whole of 2023
Strikes in France: protests to close many pharmacies this week Medicine shortages, online sales and a perceived lack of government support has lead to a day of action
Covid-19 in France latest stats: Hospital visits show small rise Several people also complained of virus symptoms following packed Paris concerts by pop icon Taylor Swift
French admin stops 'parkruns' in France Volunteer-led network operates in 21 countries but has run into a legal hurdle in France over participants and medical certificates
Latest on tiger mosquitoes in France: where, what risk and what to do Health fears mount as Olympic Games approach
Warning over storage of bleach and other cleaning products in France More than 30,000 incidents were recorded from 2017-21, including the death of a three-year-old
These medical consultations now cost more in France The ‘participation forfaitaire’ fee has doubled, but it does not apply to all consultations
How art therapy is proving a lifeline for patients in Lille Scheme brings patients together to escape from their condition and to socialise
How to register with a doctor in France and get a GP Having a GP will help you fully benefit from the French healthcare system. We also answer some common questions about GPs in France
French property taxes, car sales, pharmacy strike: 5 practical updates Our round-up of recent practical articles you may have missed
Warning for all ages as whooping cough on rise in France The condition starts with cold-like symptoms before the coughing becomes more severe. It can be dangerous - even fatal - for infants and vulnerable people
Pharmacists set to stage national strike in France ‘More than one pharmacy has closed every day since the start of the year in our country’, pharmacists’ union warns
CALENDAR: Check to see you are up to date with vaccinations in France The booster schedule for various diseases varies to that followed in the UK or US