Cluster: Health Economy

Swiss doctors develop implant for spinal cord injury patients

An implant that gives paralysed people back their taste for life

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 An implant developed as a result of research carried out in Switzerland considerably improves the living conditions of people with spinal cord injuries, say the doctors behind this innovation.

Roche buys Californian company 89bio for up to 3.5 billion euros

Healthcare innovation

Roche buys US firm 89bio for up to $3.5 billion

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Swiss pharma giant Roche is acquiring the California-based liver and cardiovascular disorders specialist 89bio for an initial sum of $2.4 billion, with additional payments expected.

Around 16,500 heat-related deaths in Europe's cities due to climate crisis

Climate adaptation

Climate crisis led to 200 heat-related deaths in Switzerland in summer 2025

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Climate change caused around 200 heat-related deaths in Switzerland in summer 2025, study finds.

Pandemic was an endurance test for multilingualism, according to study

Health systems

Pandemic was endurance test for Swiss multilingualism, according to study

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 A study finds Switzerland's multilingualism faced major challenges during the pandemic.

Parmelin signs free trade agreement with Mercosur states

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs free trade agreement with Mercosur states

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Switzerland signs major free trade deal with Mercosur, granting tariff cuts on exports.

Agribusiness

Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke steps down earlier than planned

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke steps down early, paving the way for Pablo Isla to take over on October 1.

Zurich opens drop-in centre for drug addicts from abroad

Prevention

Zurich opens drop-in centre for non-resident drug addicts

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 In response to the increasing use of drugs in public spaces, the city of Zurich will open a temporary drug consumption room for drug addicts from outside the city.

What matters most in your choice of meat products and why?

Certain American farming practices are banned in other countries: cattle are treated with growth-promoting hormones, for example. Would this put you off from buying American produce or is price the key factor?

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Agribusiness

Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?

Synthetic meat: Israeli producer sets up shop in the canton of Zurich

Food supply chains

Israeli lab-grown meat producer wants to set up a plant in Zurich

This content was published on Sep 11, 2025 Aleph Farms may soon start producing synthetic meat in Kemptthal in canton Zurich.

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