Question 17670 — children

Summary

Mr. Éric Michoux alerts the Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and People with Disabilities to the sharp increase in infant mortality in the country. Indeed, the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (IGAS) submitted to the Ministry of Health, in January 2026, a report which was finally made public on August 4, 2026 after revelations in the press. This report confirms a very worrying trend with an increase in infant mortality in France (4.1 deaths per 1,000 births). The country thus finds itself in 23rd position (out of 27) at the European level. The IGAS places particular emphasis on social, demographic and territorial disparities. Concretely, around ten French departments have only one maternity hospital sometimes located more than 45 minutes away by road. Medical deserts are also prevention and monitoring deserts for future mothers, which contributes to infant mortality. Furthermore, he would like to point out that he already questioned the Government on this subject on October 14, 2025 (Written question no. 10278: Worrying increase in infant mortality in France since 2020) without having obtained a response to date. Also, he renews his request on the Government's intentions and what it intends to implement to reverse the trend in terms of infant mortality and restore local health services.

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