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French MPs back plan to make new doctors set up in underserved areas
The controversial bill has been adopted in parliament, but many medical professionals are opposed
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Warning over fraud risk after leak of user data at French medical laboratory chain
Personal details of patients were stolen in a cyberattack but medical records were reportedly untouched
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France declares mental health a national priority
Investment aims to tackle stigma as one in five is affected
Free dental checks in France extended to age 24
Young people in France are now entitled to one free dental health check every three years from age 6 to 24.

Up to now, free checks have been available for children aged between six and 18, but have now been extended to include France’s 1.5million people aged 18 to 24, who will receive a free voucher, valid for a year, to cover the cost of a check-up.