Emergency Medical Preparations for a Potential War in France .. What’s the Story?

The French newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné revealed confidential documents indicating serious preparations being made by the French government in anticipation of a major crisis that may occur in the coming months.

According to the newspaper, the French Ministry of Health has issued official directives to regional health agencies requesting them to urgently prepare hospitals to face a potential war scenario.

Under the provocative title "Ministry of Health Mobilizes Hospitals for War", the newspaper reported that Health Minister Catherine Vautrin has urged senior health officials to ensure that the healthcare system will be on high alert by next March.

These preparations include the establishment of specialized medical centers for treating war injuries, which will be activated immediately upon the outbreak of any conflict, located in strategic sites near airports and train stations.

According to the documents, these centers must be capable of receiving at least 100 injured individuals daily, with the possibility of expanding capacity to 250 injured per day during peak periods for three consecutive days.

The documents confirm that France, due to its geographical location, could be used as a rear base for an international coalition in the event of a conflict over European territories, necessitating preparations to receive thousands of foreign soldiers who may cross its territory and require medical care.

The document added: "Young soldiers qualified for combat will need medical care, but primarily preventive measures such as medical examinations and necessary vaccinations."

In response to the uproar caused by this information, Minister Vautrin stated to BFM TV that "this document is part of proactive preparations, similar to what the state is doing with strategic stockpiling of materials in the face of epidemics."

She added: "I was not a minister during the COVID-19 crisis, but everyone remembers how the country faced harsh criticism due to a lack of preparedness at that time. It is our duty today to be ready."

The minister emphasized that preparing for crises does not mean inciting panic, but rather reflects the state's responsibility to protect its citizens and ensure the continuity of vital services during the most critical times.