Cluster: Health Economy

Swiss court rules no age limit to practice medicine

This content was published on May 31, 2025 A Swiss federal court has ruled that a canton cannot set a maximum age for issuing a medical license.

Agribusiness

Selling Swiss cheese: ‘The main problem with the US today is uncertainty’

This content was published on May 31, 2025 Planned customs hikes are prompting US importers of Swiss cheese to adopt a wait-and-see approach, says Philippe Bardet.

MMR vaccine. Syringe and vial on a counter. This combined vaccine protects infants from three viral diseases: measles, mumps and rubella.

Medicine access

One paper, 20 years of damage

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Nearly 30 years ago an academic paper wrongly linked autism to a measles vaccine. The impacts are still being felt today.

Patient safety

Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.

Fibre keeps blood vessels young, according to Zurich study

Prevention

Zurich study finds fibre keeps blood vessels young

This content was published on May 28, 2025 Certain gut bacteria cause blood vessels to age more quickly according to a study by the University of Zurich.

Patient safety

WHO members approve global climate plan

This content was published on May 28, 2025 WHO member states have approved a global plan to strengthen initiatives that limit the effects of industry on health.

Foie gras must be declared as painful production

Agribusiness

Foie gras sold in Switzerland must declare painful production process

This content was published on May 28, 2025 Starting July 1, the sale of foie gras in Switzerland must make reference to the painful procedures performed on the animal.

Biotech company BeOne Medicines relocates headquarters to Basel

Healthcare innovation

Biotech company BeiGene renames and relocates to Basel

This content was published on May 28, 2025 The biotechnology company BeiGene, founded in China, is moving its legal headquarters from the Cayman Islands to Basel.

A young patient is fitted with an exoskeleton.

Medicine access

Rare diseases take centre stage at global health summit

This content was published on May 27, 2025 Rare diseases have been recognised as a global health priority for the first time. How could this impact access to life-saving treatment?

Foundation stone laid for new €365 million building for biomedicine in Basel

Healthcare innovation

Foundation stone laid for new building for biomedicine in Basel

This content was published on May 24, 2025 The laboratory building, which will cost CHF365 million ($444 million), will host around 700 researchers from 2030/2031.

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