Health

Health declaration needed for travel to US from France starting next week

Airlines encouraged to give passengers digital form as part of check-in process

‘I’m not a supermarket’: a French pharmacist shares what surprises Americans about his pharmacy

How pharmacies in France do things differently from the US

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Healthcare: Six recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in October

Includes ALD drug refunds and reduced sick leave allowance

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UK health cards in France: what EHICs and GHICs cover

French authorities clarify payments, reimbursements and hospital obligations

France scraps price freeze on top-up health insurance

Decision by Conseil constitutionnel is a blow to consumers, says watchdog

Bee yoga: Inside an unusual wellness experience in south-west France

'It’s about creating a connection with bees and learning to communicate with them'

Around 700 people poisoned by wild mushrooms in France this autumn

See how to identify mushrooms safely, store and cook them properly

Man dies after contracting Shamonda virus in France

Case is world-first for transmission of illness to humans

Doctors and dentists in France face action after failing to show fees

Nearly 40% of private healthcare providers investigated broke rules; how to avoid it happening to you

Fitness instructor assists a woman using exercise equipment in a gym.

Can I get sport activities on prescription in France?

Programme is known as activité physique adaptée (APA)

17 cases of serious side effects reported in France linked to misuse of weight-loss drugs

Two-thirds of cases involve medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro obtained without consulting a doctor

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How to access subsidised mental health support in France

Includes reimbursed psychologist sessions and help for students and low-income patients

Covid-19 spreads across France before winter vaccination rollout

Departments in south-west see rise in emergency room visits for suspected infections

French authorities mull early start to Covid jab campaign as cases rise

Concerns also raised about syringe shortages on eve of autumn campaign

Several changes come in for residents of France in October 2026

Gas price rises and a new leasing scheme for heat pumps are among updates

Close-up mosquito inset over a modern hospital building with an emergency department sign

Briton critically ill with West Nile virus in France

75-year-old man was bitten by a mosquito while gardening

France’s Nutri-Score makes a farce of healthy eating

The system was introduced in 2017 to help shoppers improve their diets

‘Franchise médicale’ cap officially climbs to €140 next month

Future increases to be linked to inflation

Seine-Maritime launches drone defibrillator deliveries for cardiac arrests

Normandy department becomes the first place in France to dispatch defibrillators by drone, aiming to speed up cardiac arrest treatment and save lives

App helps English-speakers access emergency medical help in French

LifeLine Europe helps English-speakers call emergency services, share medical details in French and access offline safety tools while travelling

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Increase in Covid-19 cases across France

Vaccination campaign details should soon be released

France's assisted dying law 'too restrictive', advocates say

Change is nonetheless hailed as 'a significant step'

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease leave three dead in France

Misting device thought the cause of most cases

France health mutuelles: retirees face higher bills in 2027

Changes to healthcare reimbursements bring rising costs

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France faces €5.7bn bill to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Costly upgrades required to treat PFAS in tap water

France’s out-of-pocket medical fee caps to increase, then be tied to inflation

Plans to double caps from €50 to €100 each have been abandoned

French state health insurance updates classification of chronic fatigue

Illness is no longer classified as psychological

Third death recorded following Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Savoie

Spread of disease localised in Chambéry. All three deaths occurred in people aged 80 or older

France’s Constitutional Court approves assisted dying bill, highlights reservations

The bill was approved in its entirety but three clarifications made

Spike in Legionnaires’ disease cases in France leaves two dead

The Savoie department has seen an ‘unusual increase’ in cases since June

French health insurance website unveils new-look reimbursement information

New Ameli feature helps you better track your expenses and reimbursements

Why people in France live longer: Eating habits explained

A nutritionist explains France's approach to healthy eating

Alcoholism causes over 40,000 deaths a year in France

307,000 patients hospitalised every year

Hantavirus case confirmed: man visited France in July

Franco-Argentinian travelled through France before case of deadly Andes strain hantavirus was detected

Doctolib set to use some patient data for AI research - how to opt out

France’s online healthcare booking platform will use information such as prescriptions and medical history

Health top-up prices set to keep rising as insurers ignore 2026 price freeze voted by MPs

Insurers reject cap as legal and healthcare costs mount

My experience of getting a pacemaker in France

Andy Hughes, 63, moved to France in 2003

France wildfires: why smoke can be dangerous even far from the flames

Millions of FFP2 masks are being distributed in affected departments

Why one south-west France village is overrun by mosquitoes

'Several thousand larvae per square metre' in lake after flooding

France plans to double out-of-pocket medical fees cap to €200

Measure would increase cap on medicine and appointment levies for first time in 20 years

Mosquito control operations across France: how this may impact your commune

More than a thousand operations were carried out in southern France last year

Doctor wearing a white coat with a stethoscope in a hospital.

Haemochromatosis in France: symptoms, diagnosis and one woman's experience

The genetic disorder causes the body to absorb too much iron

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First native Dengue fever cases recorded in France in 2026

Two separate outbreaks in southern France

French MPs approve assisted dying bill - how it would work

Law could come into force early next year

Four people standing together and smiling outdoors in a leafy garden area.

Britons praise local French officials in health emergency case

Prefecture acted swiftly to help family after 89-year-old fell seriously ill

Where are the healthiest places to live in France?

New survey compares nearly 1,000 municipalities, west and south rank highest

How to save money on beauty and haircare in France

France is the second biggest market for cosmetics and personal care products in Europe

New digital scanner helps Sarthe and Maine hospitals refine cancer diagnoses

The technology helps doctors analyse hundreds of tissue and blood samples more efficiently

A view of an Urgences hospital sign in France

France’s healthcare paradox: too few doctors, too many treatments

Columnist Sarah Henshaw tries to manage a medical problem without a GP

French hospitals activate heatwave ‘plan blanc’ as emergency visits rise

Hospitals see influx of patients with heat-related illnesses

What to do with leftover medicine in France

Unused drugs should not be put in the household waste

Long-term illnesses in France: what has changed?

France introduces new role for nurses in long-term illness care

Tips to save money on… keeping cool in France

Last June was the second hottest on record as temperatures topped 40C

French government wants to send texts to patients after all healthcare reimbursements

‘People must know where their taxes are going’

How many people in France do not have a top-up mutuelle?

Rising costs push people out of healthcare accessibility

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Blood of worms from Brittany helps Crans-Montana fire victims

Inventor of pioneering gel in line for top European prize

Cancer patients in three French regions to be reimbursed for physical activity classes

A two-year trial scheme will fund prescribed activity, including a final assessment

Gloved hand holding a cadmium-labeled container over a blurred field.

France restricts free cadmium screening despite doctors’ warnings

Experts say criteria for patient inclusion is too narrow

20,000 volunteers sought for lung cancer screening in France

Programme looking for current or former heavy-smokers

Why doctor waits are rising in France and where delays are worst

Waiting lists to see specialists are growing, survey shows

Where in France you are most likely to see a viper

This year is looking similar to last when it comes to the snakes’ presence

Measles cases rise by 80% in France

People are urged to get vaccinated as their best protection against the illness

France hantavirus update: contact cases continue to test negative

‘Nothing suggests variant is more dangerous or transmissible’ says health minister

Mercury in canned tuna: what the tests show in France

The testing was part of a campaign launched by well-known brand Petit Navire

‘Good and bad places to swim’: 2026 French beach water quality map released by environmental group

More than one in five beaches are classed as either ‘discouraged’ or ‘avoid’ in annual ranking

A view of a banner saying 'looking for a GP' in France

France doctor numbers rise again but medical deserts persist, report finds

Projections by the Conseil national de l’Ordre des médecins suggest that the upward trend will continue over the coming decade

A view of a French hospital emergency entrance

Hantavirus in France: close contact case pretransmission ruled out

Health Minister says all 26 contact patients tested negative

FFP2 mask demand jumps fivefold in France after hantavirus case

One patient remains in intensive care and 26 contact cases in confinement

France to examine bill to reduce cadmium exposure

The move follows warnings from France’s health authorities that food is the main source of contamination

Cruise ship VB Englishman with a tug alongside on the sea off Portsmouth.

Bordeaux cruise ship confinement lifted as norovirus outbreak confirmed

No link found between death of British passenger, 92, and virus

Person holding a wrapped Bertinet Saint-Nectaire cheese wheel in a cellar of ageing cheeses

Eating unpasteurised cheeses can lead to longer, healthier life, French study finds

Raw-milk cheeses found to reduce inflammation

Two hantavirus contact cases in isolation at Bordeaux hospital

Authorities hopeful that virus has not mutated, easing pandemic fears

French national tests positive for hantavirus on arrival in France

Around 100 cases of hantavirus are recorded annually in France - but of a less serious variant. They are mainly in north-east France

Doctor holding a tablet while talking with an older patient in a clinic room.

Americans in France await details of new healthcare charge

We also look at questions around US Medicare for Americans who have moved to France

Increase in drownings in France – which areas and why?

Authorities are also calling for people to stay extra alert this summer