Agence régionale de santé - Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur ( ARS Paca ) in the news

ARS Paca reinforces its suicide prevention policy with a regional center, training, and integrated mental health support for vulnerable populations, including a focus on postpartum depression.

The Agence régionale de santé Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur actively managed cyanobacteria outbreaks in Hautes-Alpes bathing waters during summer 2026, implementing surveillance, analysis, and coordinated responses to protect public health.

A campaign in PACA and Corsica introduces three regional resources to enhance cancer care for adolescents and young adults.

A dentist in Bouches-du-Rhône received a two-month ban for severe hygiene breaches that posed contamination risks, a decision largely upheld by the Council of State.

Three human cases of West Nile virus are confirmed in the Var, part of 18 cases in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, leading health authorities to urge mosquito protection.

The Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region is experiencing an intense West Nile virus circulation with 18 human cases and 69 equine cases confirmed, prompting reinforced surveillance and protection measures.

A dengue case was reported in Sanary-sur-Mer, triggering an anti-mosquito protocol by the regional health agency.

The Regional Health Agency Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is running a campaign to promote HPV vaccination among young people aged 11 and older to prevent HPV-related cancers.

The first indigenous dengue case of the year was detected in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, leading to immediate public health measures and prevention recommendations from the Regional Health Agency.

A first locally acquired dengue case in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur triggers immediate mosquito control efforts and public health vigilance.

A national consultation is underway in France to gather public input on future policies addressing the challenges of an aging population and autonomy, with specific encouragement for participation from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

The Regional Health Agency Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and penitentiary services signed a roadmap to enhance healthcare access and quality for detainees in the region.

Increased beach closures in the Paca region are attributed to more frequent and rigorous water quality testing and preventive actions by local authorities, especially after storms, rather than environmental deterioration.

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur released health recommendations for residents returning after fires, covering cleaning, food safety, and ventilation to mitigate risks from smoke and debris.

The Regional Health Agency Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Santé publique France are calling for heightened vigilance and preventative measures amid ongoing heatwaves, emphasizing risks to vulnerable populations and the activation of a heatwave information hotline.

UrbaSanté Paca, a new regional network, has been officially launched to integrate health considerations into urban planning in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, addressing climate change and public health challenges.

The ARS Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the Vaucluse Department are seeking projects to create 15 medico-social support places for disabled adults in Vaucluse, focusing on NDD, ASD, and ID.

ARS Paca warns health professionals about a phishing scam requesting confidential documents via fraudulent emails mimicking the agency.

ARS Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the Vaucluse Department launched a call for projects to convert 13 SAVS places into SAMSAH places to enhance support for people with disabilities.

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region and ARS Paca are jointly seeking expressions of interest to fund real estate investments for coordinated healthcare structures to improve access to care in underserved areas.