France's health system under pressure as heatwave continues

France's healthcare system is buckling under scorching temperatures as a continent-wide heatwave intensifies. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced Thursday that France has raised its health alert warning system to the highest level — signaling hospitals and emergency services face severe strain. According to France 24, as temperatures continue to climb, medical systems are bracing for surging demand from heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable populations.

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