Gilles Poumerol

Dr. Gilles Poumerol, MD, MSc is a public Health International expert. He was on the staff of WHO for 30 years working on epidemics, pandemics and International Health Regulations (IHR). He is currently associate fellow at the Centre for Security Policy in Geneva (GCSP).

Opinion

Global public health governance: The way forward in the times of Covid

This content was published on Oct 22, 2020 Following the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Gilles Poumerol stresses the limits of international organizations such as the WHO.

Swiss oddities

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

Cooks at work in the kitchen, pictured during a look behind the scenes at Hotel Seedamm Plaza in Pfaeffikon, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, on March 31, 2014. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

Foreign Affairs

In Switzerland four out of ten people have a migrant background – who are they?

Swiss cantons issue heat warnings

The additional costs that Switzerland will incur when purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet continue to be a concern.

Swiss Politics

Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained

Swiss banks have never managed as much wealth as now

Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion

Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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Apr 1, 2025

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Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Jun 13, 2025

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