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International HPV Awareness Day – 4th of March 2026
Observed in March, International HPV Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause, while also emphasising that many of these cancers are preventable. In France alone, more than 7,000 cancer cases each year are linked to HPV infections.[1] Although cervical cancer is the most widely recognised HPV-related…
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Blood donation campaign at CERN – 24th and 25th of March 2026
The Medical Service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation session on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March 2026. The sessions will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please visit the HSE website: Blood donation | HSE unit at CERN
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CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Monthly contributions as of 1 January 2026
The CHIS contribution rates are unchanged for 2026, but the contributions themselves will evolve due to the change in the relevant Reference Salary (see Chapter XII of the CHIS Rules). Thus, as of 1 January 2026, the lump-sum monthly contributions based on Reference Salary II will be as follows: The monthly contribution for voluntary members…