Cluster: Health Economy

Sandoz board chair ‘convinced that common sense will ultimately prevail’ on US pharma tariffs

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 In an exclusive interview with Swissinfo, Sandoz chair Gilbert Ghostine says he remains optimistic despite looming tariff hikes.

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Healthcare innovation

What you didn’t know about psychiatry and Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 Here are three things you didn't know about psychiatry and Switzerland.

Organic farming is efficient according to 47-year field trial

Agribusiness

Swiss trial shows organic farming is 85% as productive as conventional agriculture

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 This is shown by the results of a globally unique open-air trial that has been running for 47 years in Therwil in the canton of Basel-Landschaft.

Nestlé fined in Vaud - Henniez illegally filtered

Food safety

Nestlé fined by Swiss canton for illegally filtered water

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Nestlé has been fined CHF 500,000 in the canton of Vaud for the unauthorised use of activated carbon filters in the production of mineral water. The filters were used to produce Henniez water from 2008 to 2022.

Child vaccination rates are stagnating in many countries

Prevention

Switzerland doing relatively well when it comes to child vaccination rates

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Progress in child immunisation has stalled. For decades, the number of children vaccinated against measles, polio and other diseases has risen. But since 2010, vaccination rates have stagnated in many countries, according to a study.

The Federal Council wants to strengthen medical supplies

Medicine access

Swiss government plans to strengthen medical supplies

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 Swiss government has put forward proposals to ensure secure supply of medicines.

Elinor Ostrom receives the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Swiss democracy

The Swiss mountain village that inspired a Nobel Prize and digital governance

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 A small Swiss mountain village has become the focus of scientific attention thanks to Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom.