France

The National Health Strategy 2023-2033 of France aims to address health inequalities, strengthen public health infrastructure, and modernize healthcare services. Developed in response to demographic shifts, environmental challenges, and post-COVID-19 pressures, the strategy emphasizes long-term structural reform to enhance accessibility and efficiency. It aligns with France’s national policies and EU health strategies, ensuring a coordinated, data-driven, and prevention-focused approach​. The strategy acknowledges persistent health disparities, with increasing regional and social inequalities, stagnating life expectancy, and rising chronic disease prevalence. Healthcare access challenges, including workforce shortages, overwhelmed hospitals, and medical deserts, remain key concerns. Additionally, the impact of climate change on public health, the growing mental health crisis, and the need for stronger prevention efforts are highlighted as urgent priorities​. A 10-year transformation roadmap is proposed, prioritizing rebuilding the healthcare system, reducing the impact of chronic diseases, strengthening care for vulnerable populations, and implementing a systemic prevention policy. France aims to redefine healthcare financing, integrate digital health innovations, and enhance territorial governance to improve service coordination and efficiency. The strategy also calls for greater citizen participation, a reinforced overseas health plan, and a data-driven approach to monitoring outcomes​. The success of the National Health Strategy 2023-2033 depends on sustained government commitment, resource reallocation, and intersectoral collaboration. Strengthening primary care, prevention efforts, and digital health solutions will be essential to ensuring a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable healthcare system for the next decade​.