At least 312 people have been reported sick in Belgium after consuming eggs contaminated with salmonella, which led to massive recalls and the suspension of production by the Laerco farm. (translated)
In the face of the explosion in crack consumption in Marseille, associations are calling for a comprehensive plan supported by the State to address this worsening health and security crisis. (translated)
A health economist criticizes the new restrictions on sick leave, arguing that they will not address the real causes, such as rising morbidity and the deterioration of mental health. (translated)
The article from La Libre invites its readers to debate the necessity of strengthening regulations on access to alcohol, similar to the measures adopted for tobacco, in response to the federal government's statement asserting that alcohol harms health. (translated)
It's not for lack of warning... Four months after the Mercosur agreement came into effect, a first red alert has already been issued for Brazilian meat boosted with antibiotics. This agreement is a danger to public health, the climate, and agriculture. It should never have seen the light of day! (translated)
In the United Kingdom, did you know that 42% of practicing doctors are foreigners? (compared to 15% in France, but it keeps rising). And here comes The Telegraph's headline: doctors trained abroad are responsible for the majority of cases of professional misconduct in (translated)
A Dutch sperm donor has revealed that he is the genetic father of at least 199 children, including eleven in Belgium, prompting an investigation by the Federal Agency for Medicines into his donations at Belgian clinics. (translated)
The project to impose the statement "Alcohol is harmful to health" in alcohol advertisements is causing tensions within the Belgian federal majority, provoking criticism from brewers, an American ambassador, and several government members. (translated)
More than five million people in Indonesia are exposed to smoke from fires, leading to thousands of cases of respiratory infections and increased efforts by authorities to combat the spread of the fires. (translated)
The prosecutor of Brussels, Julien Moinil, calls for the creation of a medical, social, and judicial support system for homeless drug users, emphasizing that the solution to the drug problem should not rely solely on the Justice system. (translated)
The West Nile virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is increasingly spreading in Europe, with reported cases in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Greece, raising concerns among specialists regarding the need for better awareness among general practitioners about this potentially severe disease for the elderly. (translated)
What a pity that it took the death of a four-year-old girl to make it clear that antivaxxers are dangerous ignorant fools. (translated)
🚨 Un cancer sur deux évitable : ce que dit vraiment le Panorama 2026 de l'INCa 📒 Panorama des cancers en France — Édition 2026 ✍️ Institut national du cancer (INCa) — Service Publications et valorisation, direction de la Communication et de l'Information. 6ᵉ édition annuelle (édition spéciale des 20 ans de l'Institut). Capsules Audio de Pratiques en Santé 🎙️🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHtbCSJKfzg 🔍💡 Prévention des cancers : près de la moitié seraient évitables, mais le dépistage colorectal reste sous le seuil européen de 45 % (30,7 %). Le Panorama 2026 de l'INCa donne les chiffres 2023 pour cibler vos actions et vos publics prioritaires. Analyse de Pratiques en Santé et lien vers la source ℹ️➕ https://www.pratiquesensante.com/blog/pratiques-15/panorama-des-cancers-en-france-edition-2026-6152 📌 En une seule brochure, ce panorama fournit les chiffres 2023 de référence pour cadrer un diagnostic local, argumenter une action de prévention ou orienter une campagne de dépistage sans repartir des sources primaires. Il rappelle les leviers évitables (tabac, alcool, surpoids-alimentation) et les taux de participation aux trois dépistages organisés, utiles pour prioriser un public ou un territoire. Les données sur l'âge médian, la survie et les inégalités sociales aident à repérer les personnes les plus éloignées du recours. À mobiliser comme socle factuel d'un projet ou d'un argumentaire, et non comme guide d'intervention : le document décrit, il n'outille pas l'action. 🇬🇧: Panorama of cancers in France — Edition 2026 - https://www.pratiquesensante.com/en/blog/practices-15/panorama-of-cancers-in-france-edition-2026-6152 #️⃣ #PréventionCancers #DépistageOrganisé #InégalitésDeSanté #SantéPublique #LittératieSanté #TabacAlcool #DonnéesDeSanté #PratiquesEnSanté
In the United States, consumer confidence in food safety is shaken by a series of health scandals, including a cyclospora outbreak that has caused deaths, exacerbated by significant budget cuts in health agencies and a food surveillance system deemed to be in decline. (translated)
An employee of Frankfurt airport died from malaria, following the infection of six employees by an anopheles mosquito likely introduced by a flight, resulting in five hospitalizations and ongoing analyses to determine the origin of the mosquitoes captured on site. (translated)
An eight-year-old girl from Louisiana has died after being infected by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri following a swim in Clairborne Lake, a tragic event that highlights the rarity but severity of this almost always fatal infection. (translated)
Apparemment le narratif mainstream de la petite italienne décédée de la diphtérie parce que ses parents étaient antivax, est un narratif putassier qui ne correspond en aucun cas à la réalité, comme vient de le rappeler sa mère… En terme de dignité, on est en dessous du cochon… #Antivax #SantéPublique #DroitsDesEnfants
Nearly 40,000 defective condoms, some of which were certified and sold in pharmacies, have been reported by the DGCCRF and the Ministry of Health in France due to risks of bursting and perforations, leading to dangers of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. (translated)
French authorities are warning about the sale of tens of thousands of non-compliant condoms, which present risks of breaking and perforations, potentially leading to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, and recommend users to undergo screenings. (translated)
About twenty indigenous cases of chikungunya have now been identified in mainland France, reports Public Health France in its weekly update. (translated)
