Overview
- The Health Ministry says a progressive rollout starts immediately, with services expected to begin next week.
- About 2.5 million patients in 151 designated intercommunalities, mainly in central and southwestern France, are targeted.
- Regional health agencies and prefectures will pilot deployments by mobilizing nearby locums, retirees and part‑time practitioners to avoid draining other areas.
- Participation is voluntary and the nationwide number of confirmed volunteers was not provided; in the Landes, officials cite more than 50 doctors with first shifts slated for 16 September.
- An effectiveness review is planned at year‑end or early next year, after the government set aside earlier ideas for coercive installation rules following opposition from the profession.