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French hospitals report rise in heat-related cases after seven days of extreme heat
Emergency departments recorded a sharp increase in heat-related cases between Wednesday and Thursday. A specialist called for staffing and infrastructure changes to handle recurring heatwaves.
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Emergency departments across France recorded a sharp increase in heat-related health cases between Wednesday and Thursday after seven consecutive days of extreme heat. Hospitals described the rise as placing emergency services under strain.
Specialist comments Emergency physician and infectious disease specialist Dr.
Pascal André stated that the situation shows the need for stronger collaboration, reforms to healthcare staffing models, improvements to healthcare infrastructure, and greater government investment. The comments address preparation for future heatwaves.
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