MERS imported to France: a wake-up call to revamp preparedness, control, and research

Key Points

• This research aims to emphasize the importance of enhanced preparedness and controls for MERS outbreaks.
• Chronological review of MERS cases reported in France and Saudi Arabia in 2025.
• Assessment of existing preparedness and control measures for infectious diseases.
• Recommendations for research enhancement in MERS.
• Analysis of public health responses to imported cases.
• Two cases of MERS were imported to France in December 2025.
• Earlier in the same year, 14 cases were reported in Saudi Arabia.
• The findings indicate a continuous need for vigilance in monitoring MERS infections.

Abstract