Events

Tobacco-Free Month returns in November

The Health Ministry announces the return in November of the collective challenge Tobacco-Free Month, inviting smokers to quit for 30 days with quit-support tools.

In Dijon, multidisciplinary rehabilitation courses for disabled children

The Dijon association "L'Élan de la Chouette" offers courses bringing together several health professionals for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities, attracting families from across France.

Amiens: a health space inspired by Maurice Ravel planned in Étouvie

The mayor of Amiens announces a principle decision by CHU Amiens Picardie to reproduce the Maurice Ravel health space in Étouvie, in order to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the neighborhood.

HPV vaccination campaign relaunched in middle schools

For the 2026-2027 school year, the HPV vaccination campaign is being relaunched and offered directly within schools, according to health authority procedures.

Besançon: healthcare workers denounce elimination of 32-euro bonus at university hospital

On Monday, November 2, the SUD Santé Sociaux union staged a symbolic action in front of the long-term care center in Avanne-Aveney, near Besançon, against the elimination of an annual 32.74-euro bonus for professional footwear equipment.

Recall of juices sold at Leclerc, Carrefour and Match due to adverse health effects

Juices marketed at Leclerc, Carrefour and Match are being recalled due to adverse health effects.

In Gauchy, a pétanque tournament to raise awareness of men's health

The City of Gauchy is organizing on Saturday, November 7 its first Challenge des Gentlemen, a pétanque tournament aimed at raising awareness of male cancer prevention.

School bullying: a father's testimony ahead of the November 5 anti-bullying day

On the occasion of the National Day against School Bullying, a father recounts the violence suffered by his son, in a feature on young people's mental health.

France 5 dedicates a documentary to migraines

The program "Enquête de santé" is airing a documentary on migraines, a common condition affecting one in six French people but often minimized and difficult to treat.

Santé publique France warns of deteriorating health among the unemployed

Santé publique France has published a report on the declining mental and physical health of unemployed individuals, calling for political awareness.

Grenoble-based group Tessi appoints Béatrice Honnoré to head its health and providence branch

Tessi entrusts the general management of its Health and Providence Solutions branch to Béatrice Honnoré, among other appointment movements of the day.

Recall of Mitomycine Accord 20 mg (Accord Healthcare)

The ANSM is relaying a recall intended for healthcare professionals concerning Mitomycine Accord 20 mg from the laboratory Accord Healthcare France.

Safety information on Audiolyser ADL Connect audiometers

Safety information intended for healthcare establishments and hearing care professionals is published concerning FIM Medical's Audiolyser ADL Connect audiometers.

Safety information on Mini-Blade ophthalmic knives

Safety information intended for healthcare establishments is published concerning Beaver-Visitec International's Mini-Blade and Lamellar Blade ophthalmic knives.

Recall of Steriflush 0.9% NaCl syringes

The ANSM is publishing a recall of Steriflush 0.9% NaCl syringes (Sterisets Manufacturing) intended for hospital pharmacies, distributors and home healthcare providers.

Mont-Saint-Martin: mobilization against the announced closure of the maternity ward

The operator Groupe SOS Santé plans to convert the Mont-Saint-Martin maternity ward into a perinatal follow-up centre starting in 2027, sparking mobilization among staff and elected officials.

L'Anzinoise, a race for health and against cancer on November 8

A solidarity race, L'Anzinoise, is organized on November 8 to promote health and support the fight against cancer.

ASNR supports deployment of ADERIM tool to justify medical imaging examinations

The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Agency supports the deployment of ADERIM, a tool designed to help healthcare professionals better justify medical imaging examinations.

Youth mental health: one and a half million adolescents in distress

A survey warns of deteriorating adolescent mental health, with 24% having had suicidal thoughts, in a context of high school mobilization.

Lille: Ikambere association helps precarious women manage their health

In Lille, the Ikambere association supports precarious women who are obese, diabetic or hypertensive to help them better manage their illness.

A mutual insurer strengthens health coverage for victims of climate disasters

A mutual insurer announces extending its health coverage and support (water delivery, temporary housing) to victims of climate disasters.

Saint-Julien-les-Villas: conference-debate on health, solidarity and pensions

The Aubéane mutual insurance company is organizing a conference-debate on November 20, 2026 on the theme 'Health, solidarity, pensions: reclaiming Social Security'.

Guadeloupe: health stopover beds created in Pointe-à-Pitre and Basse-Terre

Health stopover beds have been opened in Pointe-à-Pitre and Basse-Terre to accommodate people in extreme precariousness requiring healthcare support.

Investigation into the laser business for quitting smoking

Hundreds of clinics in France promise laser smoking cessation at high cost, a method contested by researchers and doctors, with the Health Ministry mentioning potentially misleading commercial practices.

Poll: French people's priorities in their municipality

An OpinionWay poll for the association 'Towns and villages where it is good to live' asks French people about their daily concerns (quality of life, health, safety) ahead of the ranking's publication at the end of January 2027.

Aisne: 40 positions to fill in health, paramedical and social sectors

Appel Médical, a Randstad subsidiary, is launching a recruitment campaign in the medical, paramedical and social fields. Some forty positions are to be filled in Aisne, particularly in hospitals and nursing homes.

Calvi: tense public meeting on future of emergency services

In Calvi, a public meeting of the Balagne Health Committee brought together residents, elected officials and caregivers on the future of the hospital center, amid fears of a doctor shortage starting December 15.

Biosynex's US subsidiary obtains $5.7 million funding

Chembio Diagnostic Systems, US subsidiary of the Alsatian Biosynex based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, has obtained $5.7 million from the US Department of Health for work on biological threats.

Haute-Savoie: access to mental health care remains difficult for people in precarious situations

A report in Haute-Savoie illustrates the difficulties in accessing mental health care for people in precarious situations, despite its status as a national priority cause.

Access to health innovation: French health industry players address 2027 presidential candidates

French health industry players are multiplying proposals to influence the 2027 presidential election and are calling for easier access to innovations in France.

Blangy-sur-Bresle: health prevention forum on November 6

The L'Atelier social center in Blangy-sur-Bresle is organizing a health prevention forum on November 6 with several local players, including breast cancer screening awareness.

Health Ministry reminds public of barrier measures against winter viruses

The Health Ministry reminded people on social media of simple measures (masks, handwashing, ventilation) against winter viruses.

The “manosphere” considered a public health problem

A study published in The Lancet estimates that the online masculinist movement should be treated as a public health problem, on par with smoking or obesity.

Bordeaux: women's health conference on November 2

On November 2 at the CAPC in Bordeaux, Sud Ouest is organizing a conference on women's health, with the attendance in particular of the director general of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Health Agency, Sarah Sauneron.