MSF provides support to two centres set up in north Marseille to test and refer people testing positive for coronavirus. People in north Marseille represent around 55% of the city’s population. 450,000 inhabitants, but regrettably who benefit from only 28% of Marseille’s medical services.

These testing and referral centres are intended for local people living in or near districts in north Marseille, regardless of whether they’re entitled to state-funded medical care. The aim is to reduce as much as we can the obstacles for people suspected of having the virus so that they can be tested as quickly as possible, receive optimum treatment and subsequently be provided support.

People coming to these centres are first seen by a team of paramedics who check and assess the severity of their symptoms. Before being tested, they’re given a medical consultation to evaluate any potential risk factors and/or underlying health conditions.