New buyers left owing 鈧�300,000 for uninhabitable 鈥榤ouldy鈥� French home Couple were forced to leave after six months as their newborn baby fell sick due to fungus-related issues
鈥楥ow Covid鈥� virus spreading fast among cattle in France Cases have risen from 39 last month to almost 1,200 now. The virus spreads more easily due to climate change, the agriculture minister has said
First case of native dengue fever from tiger mosquito in Paris area This is the first time that a native case has been confirmed so far north
news Increase in tiger mosquitoes in France leads to more cases of dengue Why are there more mosquitoes, and what are the common symptoms of dengue to look out for?
Tracing Bordeaux 'botulism' cases difficult as tourists affected The wine bar in question is popular with foreign visitors. It is thought that at least 25 people are affected, some of whom may no longer be in France
Palliative care 鈥榥on-existent鈥� away from French hospitals, says report France鈥檚 supreme audit court called for end-of-life care to be improved in retirement centres and at patients鈥� homes
How do French healthcare costs change for long-term illnesses? If you have a long-term illness, declaration of the condition may provide you with reduced medical costs
219 cows to be culled after case of brucellosis found on French farm The infectious disease can be transferred to humans who come into contact with infected cows or eat contaminated unpasteurised dairy products
Map: Gastro outbreaks on rise in France - which areas are worst hit? Cases are increasing as people drop the use of Covid barrier gestures
Expired medical prescriptions can still be used in France The government rules that repeat prescriptions can continue to be filled during the coronavirus lockdown for a limited period, even if they have expired
30,000 cancer cases undetected in France due to Covid-19 Doctors and a leading association fear the second wave of Covid-19 cases will create new delays in cancer treatment
Two million extra flu doses ordered in France A total of 16 million doses have been ordered in France - two million more than previous years, amid ongoing rising cases.
South France hospitals prepare for second Covid wave Hospitals in four 鈥渞ed zone鈥� departments in Provence-Alpes-C么te d鈥橝zur are preparing for a second wave, as numbers rise in the region.
How long will free face masks be available in France? People living in France who suffer from chronic long-term illnesses that put them 鈥渁t very high risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19鈥� currently have the right to free face masks. But for how much longer?
First child dies in France from 鈥楥ovid-linked鈥� illness A nine-year-old child has become the first person to die in France from an illness similar to Kawasaki disease, which doctors believe may be related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19.
Fourth Covid-19 death, 13 new cases identified A fourth victim in France has died due to the coronavirus this morning 鈥� and 13 new cases have been identified.
Coronavirus: fourth case confirmed in France A fourth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in France.
Gastro epidemic worse in France as 鈥榝lu 鈥榩re-epidemic鈥� Gastroenteritis is now present across the whole of France, with Grand Est, Occitanie and Nouvelle Aquitaine the most affected regions so far - as cases of 鈥榝lu and bronchiolitis also spread.
France authorises medical cannabis in two-year trial Medical cannabis is to become available for certain patients in France after the Assembl茅e Nationale this week authorised a two-year trial of the drug.
Paralysed musician composes album with his eyes A French music producer who is paralysed and mute due to the degenerative muscle motor neurone disease (MND) has released his first solo album, made completely with his eyes. Connexion spoke to his wife Wahiba Gallart.
France reports first ever native case of dengue fever The first ever known case of native dengue fever in France has been confirmed in the region of the Auvergne-Rh么ne-Alpes.
France winter 鈥榝lu epidemic worsens as 1,000+ die The seasonal 鈥榝lu epidemic in France is the most serious of recent years, with more than 1,000 people having already died, and two strains of the virus appearing largely resistant to the 鈥榝lu vaccination.
1,000 hospitalised with flu in past week Seasonal flu reaches epidemic levels in all regions of France, with a peak expected in the next two weeks
MPs vote down drugs plan MPs have rejected an MP鈥檚 proposal to allow pharmacists to dispense certain drugs for minor illnesses without a doctor鈥檚 prescription.
My operation in France: Pituitary adenoma The inside story of readers who have had operations in France 鈥� and how they found the health service, by Gillian Harvey
Is my expensive new drug 鈥榝ree鈥� in France? I read with interest the response in the August edition to a question about 100% reimbursement for the arthritis treatment Adalimumab for someone moving to France. My situation is similar but I have been prescribed a newer drug, Cosentyx. Would this also be available to me? Also, as I am moving as a pensioner, I am worried that there would be a period during which I would not qualify as a resident for the purposes of medical treatment and that I may need to take out a private policy. Is that right? C.J.
Helping a loved one after moving to France Moving to France brings many changes, not least to family relationships which will evolve with distance... but for some, such as Jill Foxley, the desire to help care for a loved one means long-range challenges
My operation in France: Grommets The inside story of readers who have had operations in France 鈥� and how they found the health service, by Gillian Harvey
鈥楤iggest epidemic鈥� in France of West Nile disease West Nile disease is spreading across southern Europe, including 24 confirmed cases in France, with experts calling it the 鈥渂iggest epidemic seen in our country鈥�.
Think again on dangers of herbicide RE: THE letter from Rex Barron in the September issue ( Glyphosate herbicide is no danger to humans ). His assertion that 鈥渁 herbicide 鈥� is not dangerous to the human metabolism鈥� is simply not true.
My operation in France: bladder polyp removal The inside story of readers who have had operations in France 鈥� and how they found the health service, by Gillian Harvey
Future鈥檚 bright for the hotel soap we once threw away You expect to find fresh soap in the bathroom when you stay in a hotel but what happens to that partly-used bar after you leave?
French flu vaccine season begins, with easier access The annual flu vaccination campaign in France is to begin this Saturday (October 6), with minister for health Agn猫s Buzyn promising easier access at pharmacies for people who need it most.
Chikungunya confirmed in French department of Tarn A case of the chikungunya virus has been confirmed in the Tarn (Occitanie) for the first time ever.
French parents seek 鈧�4m for children鈥檚 lifesaver trial A couple from 脦le-de-France are seeking to raise 鈧�4m to allow their two young children to take part in a clinical trial that may improve or cure the fatal neurodegenerative condition from which they suffer.
Is arthritis treatment 100% reimbursed in France? I am retired and planning to take up residency in France. I have been taking an expensive medication (adalimumab) for psoriatic arthritis from the NHS and am concerned about the cost in France. I am not clear whether it is on the ALD (100% no payment) list. C.M.
My operation in France: Hip replacement The inside story of readers who have had operations in France... This is the second of six different operations we will be covering. Series by Gillian Harvey
French region under red alert as hayfever hits A red alert for grass pollen has been issued for the Hauts-de-France (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardie), as summer winds and rising temperatures have increased the risk.
Leclerc Reblochon cheese recalled due to E.coli risk Reblochon cheese sold in Leclerc supermarkets is being recalled due to fears of a severe food poisoning risk.
Tiger mosquito alert as insect spreads across country The tiger mosquito has now been confirmed in 42 departments across the country, with an alert issued to warn of its danger as a carrier of disease, along with advice to prevent its spread.
Mediterranean oranges risk 鈥榶ellow dragon鈥� extinction Mediterranean oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruits could be at risk of extinction if a disease that has decimated orange trees in Florida takes hold closer to home.
Brittany man first to receive double face transplant A Brittany man, who is the first person in the world to ever receive two facial transplants, has successfully undergone his second procedure and is recovering in hospital in Paris.
12,000 plastic ducks released into river for charity A huge basket of 12,000 plastic bath ducks was released on to the Aa river in Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France) as part of a charity fundraising duck race this week.
Avian flu: Over 2,700 ducks slaughtered in the Landes Over 2,700 ducks have been slaughtered in the Landes region as a preventative measure against a suspected strain of avian 鈥榝lu.
Low vaccination rates blamed for measles resurgence As cases of measles increase, questions are being asked about whether the disease is set for a resurgence in the Hexagon due to low vaccination coverage.
Lourdes nine year old dies as flu epidemic continues A nine-year-old boy has died in hospital in Lourdes (Hautes-Pyr茅n茅es, Occitanie) as the severe flu epidemic continues across the country.
Parents warned to keep kids off school in flu epidemic The flu epidemic in France is still at troubling levels, as health minister Agn猫s Buzyn reminds all parents not to let their child go to school if they show any signs of the illness or could potentially have it.
Paris and Sud regions on high alert for flu and gastro The Provence-Alpes-C么te d'Azur (Sud) region is on high alert for flu and gastroenteritis, with only slightly fewer people affected there than in Paris.
French flu jab campaign targets younger healthy people The French annual flu vaccination campaign has reminded the public why it can be a good idea to get the jab, even if you are aged between 20-60 years old and in good health.
Baby milk recall over salmonella scare Source of outbreak traced to Mayenne factory after 26 babies fall ill
Eight vaccines obligatory Eight vaccines are to be made compulsory from the start of 2018 to add to the present diptheria, tetanus and polio, with all children born after January 1 receiving all 11 vaccines when due.
Dog owners warned after toxic river kills eight dogs Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant after eight pet dogs died from swimming in toxic bacteria in the Loire river.
Serious illness will rise in coming years Health authorities have warned that some illnesses are set to soar in the next two or three years, with strokes, diabetes, asthma, psychiatric problems and inflammatory diseases rising as the population ages.
Parents of children with cystic fibrosis talk of care they receive Connexion talks with two British families who have lived with the disease in France.
Hope for patients in Lyme disease ordeal FRANCE is to launch a national health campaign against Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by tick bites that can be treated easily if diagnosed early but which is often undiagnosed, leading to years of illness with nerve and heart problems.
Son's rescue costs family 鈧�88,000 A French family has received a bill for nearly 鈧�88,000 after their son fell ill with malaria in Africa.
