Centre Hospitalier de Cahors

Centre Hospitalier de Cahors is a public healthcare institution located in the city of Cahors, France. It provides a full range of medical services to the local population, including emergency care, inpatient treatment, and outpatient consultations. The hospital operates various clinical departments to meet diverse health needs. As part of the French public hospital network, it adheres to national standards for quality and safety in patient care. Its primary mission is to deliver accessible and continuous healthcare to residents of the Lot department and surrounding areas. The facility works closely with regional health agencies to coordinate services and respond to public health needs.

In September 2022, the hospital experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its internal messaging systems and led to temporary restrictions on internet access across the campus. Patient care continued without interruption during the incident, and no patient data was compromised because records were stored externally with a certified health data hosting provider. The response involved coordination with national cybersecurity agencies such as ANSSI and CERT to restore normal operations. This event highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare institutions to cyber threats and followed a pattern of similar attacks on regional medical and educational organisations. The incident prompted a review of security protocols and reinforced the importance of robust information technology defences. The hospital remains focused on its core healthcare mission while strengthening its resilience against future cyber risks.