Global health

More and more Swiss travellers in need of consular protection

More and more Swiss travellers are in need of consular protection

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 Last year the consular service of the Swiss foreign ministry assisted Swiss travellers abroad in 1,238 cases, a 14% increase on the previous year.

Heatwave lasts longer and affects more and more regions

Swiss heatwave lasts longer and affects more regions

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 The government has issued a warning and raised the danger level from 3 to 4, meaning “high danger”. No relief from the heat is expected until Monday.

A speculum and a test swab used for HPV test and pap smears that help detect cervical cancers are laid out.

Prevention

Switzerland needs to improve cervical cancer screening

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Most of Europe uses HPV tests to screen for potential related cancers, but not Switzerland. It's time the country updates to the gold standard.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation

Geneva organisations

Number of suspected Ebola cases falls sharply, says WHO

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 WHO observes a drop in the number of suspected Ebola cases in the DRC.

The new WHO head will have to face budget cuts and redefine its role.

International Geneva

WHO at strategic crossroads ahead of leadership contest

This content was published on May 19, 2026 The race to lead WHO comes as the UN agency faces budget cuts, internal strains and questions about its role.

A designated hotel worker waits for arriving visitors at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakan province, Thailand, 01 February 2022.

Global health

The world will have to wait another year for final Pandemic Agreement

This content was published on May 15, 2026 WHO members remain divided about who will benefit most from a global approach to sharing pathogens, vaccines and diagnostic tools.

WHO: 10,000 attacks on clinics and aid workers in ten years

War & peace

UN warns of rising number of attacks on health clinics

This content was published on May 3, 2026 WHO reports rising attacks on health clinics and staff, urging action to protect healthcare in conflict zones.

Medicine access

Swiss generics maker Sandoz signs deal with Rwandan government

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Sandoz signs a deal to supply affordable medicines to Rwanda and African partners.

Global health

Pandemics, electricity shortages considered biggest risks for Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Earthquakes and heat waves are also among major hazards facing the country, a new analysis by federal officials shows.

A Swiss diplomat, Sabrina Dallafior is taking over as director-general of the OPCW in July 2026

Foreign Affairs

Swiss becomes first woman to head chemical weapons body

This content was published on Feb 14, 2026 Sabrina Dallafior will assume the role of OPCW director-general in July, at a time when the use of deadly toxins against civilians has intensified worldwide, from Syria to Ukraine.

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