Public health policy

Guided by an ambitious and humanistic vision, the Government’s policy seeks to ensure that every individual – child, parent, senior or person with disabilities – enjoys equitable access to high-quality care, tailored support and an inclusive society. By investing in prevention, health education, specialised medicine and social support, the Principality reaffirms its standing as a recognised point of reference in the international public-health landscape.

These results stem from a cutting-edge medical ecosystem that attracts patients, healthcare professionals and partners from across the globe:

• The Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG), a leading institution recognised both for its high-quality local care and for its centres of excellence in oncology, cardiology and geriatrics
• Specialised institutions with international reach:
  • Monaco Institute of Sports Medicine and Surgery
  • Monaco Cardiothoracic Centre
  • Monaco Private Dialysis Centre
• An extensive network of local doctors, pharmacists, and paramedics ensuring seamless access to all medical specialties.
• A local doctor on-call service ensures continuous access to care 7 days a week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. via the number 116 117.

The Monegasque Government’s health strategy is also built on an active, forward-looking and inclusive prevention policy:

• Health education from an early age in schools and social institutions
• Public health campaigns: prevention of cervical cancer through vaccination against human papillomavirus, prevention of smoking, addiction, diabetes, melanoma, sexually transmitted infections, etc.
• Anonymous and free individual screening for HIV infection, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Systematic screening organized by the Centre Monégasque de Dépistage: 
  • Breast cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Bronchopulmonary cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Osteoporosis
• Support for people struggling with addiction
• Support and care for mental health issue
• Prevention and awareness campaigns to promote a high-quality environment: combating heat waves, air pollution, mosquitoes, etc
• Enhanced health surveillance to prevent pandemics and detect emerging diseases
• Control of notifiable diseases

This integrated approach helps reduce health inequalities while ensuring a healthy and protective environment for the entire population.

Monaco’s public-health policy actively supports families in their daily lives. To this end, the Government has developed targeted initiatives enabling younger generations to grow up in a healthy, balanced and safe environment:

• Specific programmes for maternal and child health
• Support for parents in teaching children and adolescents about health
• A high-quality range of paediatric and psychological care
• Support schemes for families experiencing vulnerability or isolation

Monaco has developed a comprehensive geriatric care system that enables older adults to remain active participants in their own health, while benefiting from high levels of support and a preserved quality of life.

Its effectiveness relies on:

• Specialised departments within the Princess Grace Hospital
• Enhanced home-care services
• Programmes to prevent loss of autonomy
• Personalised and compassionate social support

The Principality of Monaco has made the inclusion of people with disabilities a national priority through the proactive HANDIPACT policy. This initiative focuses in particular on several key priorities:

• Accessibility of buildings, particularly cultural and sports venues, as well as public spaces and transport systems
• Support for independent living, through adapted housing, personal services and daily assistance
• Promotion of social and professional inclusion, through dedicated facilities and proactive policies