A leaked French government letter has instructed hospitals to prepare for a potential high-intensity military conflict involving tens of thousands of casualties by March 2026, a move the health minister defended as prudent preparedness.
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A leaked letter from the French Ministry of Health has directed hospitals to prepare for a potential “major military engagement” by March 2026, anticipating between 10,000 and 50,000 casualties. The ministry stated the need to anticipate health support in “high-intensity conflict” given the current international context.
Health Minister Catherine Vautrin did not deny the letter’s authenticity, defending it as a necessary part of national preparedness, comparable to strategic stockpiling or epidemic planning, and cited lessons learned from the country’s lack of readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.