Overview
- All French regions have pledged dedicated endometriosis care networks, with around ten now fully operational under the national plan.
- The PEPR research programme has allocated approximately €11.3 million specifically for endometriosis projects, including the EPI-ENDO epidemiology study and scholarships for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
- Ziwig’s saliva-based Endotest secured provisional coverage through the forfait innovation scheme, giving select patients early access pending larger clinical trial outcomes.
- Program participants report that administrative hurdles have caused about a one-year delay in fund disbursement for key studies and regional initiatives.
- Patient advocates and medical specialists are pressing the Health Ministry to fast-track procedures and increase budgets to achieve the strategy’s objectives.