Hospitals at Breaking Point: Heatwave Puts Healthcare System Under Pressure

The new heatwave is once again pushing France to its limits. In numerous regions, temperatures are climbing above 40 degrees Celsius, and stricter heat warnings are in force in many places. The strain is particularly evident in hospitals. Emergency departments are recording a sharp increase in patients suffering from the immediate effects of extreme heat. Dehydration, heatstroke, circulatory collapse, and the worsening of cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses are among the most common reasons for admission. Older people are particularly at risk. Many of them spend several days in overheated apartments ...