France is preparing its health system for the potential influx of soldiers returning from combat by March 2026, as a precautionary measure. Hospitals are directed to be ready for treating 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers and to understand wartime limitations. The health ministry emphasizes the need for readiness against various threats, including epidemics and environmental crises. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin supports these preparations, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a lesson in the importance of being prepared.