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France’s student uprising and young people’s mental health – what are the common causes?

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The Conversation · Oct 15

Growing concern as mosquito-borne West Nile virus gains ground in France

France's national health agency has recorded more than 161 cases of West Nile virus and five deaths since its annual seasonal surveillance began on 1 May. Transmitted to humans by mosquitos, which contract it from birds, the virus is progressing rapidly across Europe. Experts say global warming is fostering the…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11

July heatwave sees 1,243 deaths in France, bringing summer toll to 7,300

More than 1,200 excess deaths were recorded in France during the country's July heatwave, bringing the provisional death toll from extreme temperatures this year to 7,300.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20

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France Heatwave Death Toll Surges Past 5,000 as Health Agency Reveals New Figure Exceeds Estimate

France's early summer heatwave led to 5,764 excess deaths, nearly triple the initial estimate. The revised figures highlight the severe impact of extreme temperatures, particularly on older adults.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Over 5,800 excess deaths recorded in France during the June heatwave

At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003.

Euronews · Jul 23

France sees record spike in chikungunya cases as tiger mosquito spreads

France is coming to terms with its biggest-ever wave of the chikungunya virus, with outbreaks from the Riviera to Paris highlighting the growing impact of the spread of the tiger mosquito.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025

Local transmissions of dengue fever reach record high in France

French health authorities are sounding the alarm as dengue, a virus spread by tiger mosquitoes, continues to progress across the country. A record number of cases have been transmitted locally this year, new figures show, while experts warn France is at high risk of an epidemic in the next five…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19, 2024

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Why do France's overseas territories have a diabetes problem?

A study by the national public health institute reveals alarming rates of type 2 diabetes among residents of France's overseas territories, where the chronic illness is two times as common as it is on the French mainland. What explains the disparity?

Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2023

France says 33 monkeypox cases confirmed, no outbreak expected

France has 33 confirmed cases of monkeypox, health authorities said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 2, 2022

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