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A manga comic about digital violence on 25 November 2023
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights unveiled a new campaign at the Maison du numérique.After emphasising the need to continue taking action against domestic violence, Céline Cottalorda, Chief Officer for Women’s Rig...
Read moreMonaco takes action for World Diabetes Day
On Wednesday 14 November, World Diabetes Day, the Monaco Red Cross organised a free screening drive on the Fontvieille esplanade in partnership with the Prince’s Government and Princess Grace Hospital.The goal of this joint initiative? Raise awareness and inform people about this disease, the different types of diab...
Read moreMois sans Tabac (Month Without Tobacco): consult a health professional to boost your chances of quitting
For the eighth consecutive year, the Principality of Monaco is taking part in the Mois sans Tabac initiative, a local community prevention challenge that encourages and provides support for people to quit smoking.Smokers are asked to quit smoking from 1 November for one month. After 28 days, the unpleasant side effe...
Read moreCOVID-19: New vaccine available and launch of the vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs announced the launch of the fall COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the new monovalent Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine for adults and children 12 and over. Manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech, the vaccine is suitable for the currently circulating variant and only requires one...
Read moreSeasonal flu: Launch of the vaccination campaign
This fall, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated against the seasonal flu.The vaccine is already available at chemists in the Principality with or without a prescription. People can get vaccinated directly on site or pick up the vaccine and contact their GP or...
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