Cluster: Health Economy

First outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle near Geneva

First outbreak of cutaneous nodular disease in a herd of cattle near Geneva

This content was published on Aug 25, 2025 Lumpy skin disease detected near Geneva prompts mandatory cattle vaccinations and movement restrictions.

Would you want to know if you were at risk of a disease? Why or why not?

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A medical personnel helps a patient in a CT scanner, used for diagnosis.

Health systems

When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good

This content was published on Aug 25, 2025 Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.

Agribusiness

Why bird flu could threaten traditional Swiss cheeses

This content was published on Aug 22, 2025 Switzerland’s cows have dodged the global H5N1 bird flu so far. But if it hits dairy herds, the country’s iconic cheeses could be at risk.

Demonstration in Berne for access to psychotherapy

Health systems

Demonstrators in Swiss capital demand better access to mental health care

This content was published on Aug 17, 2025 Thousands of people demonstrated in Berne on Saturday afternoon against long waiting lists, the lack of therapy places and the absence of a clear pricing structure.

Hospitals: faster recognition of foreign qualifications required

Health systems

Swiss hospitals urge faster recognition of foreign medical qualifications

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Foreign doctors wishing to work in a Swiss hospital have to wait several months for their diplomas to be recognised, a situation the hospital association H+ calls 'untenable'.

Corona has not reduced cancer survival in Switzerland

Health systems

The Covid-19 pandemic did not reduce cancer survival rates in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Although there were fewer cancer diagnoses during the first wave, the medical system was able to catch up.

Prevention

Reinsurer Swiss Re issues longevity drug guidelines

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swiss Re introduces new longevity drug guidelines and updated risk tools for insurers.

Prevention

Swiss regulator approves updated Covid-19 vaccine

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swissmedic approves Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and up.

Research frontiers

Basel research team discovers mini-factories in cells

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Basel researchers uncover cell mini-factories that boost protein folding efficiency.

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