Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu decided on Thursday, June 25, 2026, to activate the Orsan EPI-CLIM plan at level 3, the highest level of mobilization for the French healthcare system. This decision, made in consultation with Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, is a response to an exceptional heatwave that is placing increasing pressure on hospitals. The Prime Minister wants to give the healthcare system the resources to cope with the ongoing heatwave.
Total mobilization of the health system
This healthcare coordination system aims to manage the influx of patients due to extreme weather conditions. The Orsan plan mobilizes all healthcare stakeholders to address exceptional health situations and ensure an appropriate response across the entire country. Its activation at the highest level reflects the severity of the current situation and the need for a full mobilization of available resources.
The heatwave is expected to end on Sunday, June 28, 2026, according to weather forecasts. This date is eagerly awaited by both health authorities and the public, after several days of intense heat that have severely strained the capacity of emergency services and healthcare facilities.
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