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.

Roche continues its growth trajectory in 2025

Global trade

Swiss pharma firm Roche posts increased 2025 revenue

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Roche posted total sales of CHF61.5 billion last year, an increase of 2%.

International Geneva

World fights nicotine addiction but Switzerland continues to drag feet

This content was published on Dec 4, 2025 The COP11 meeting of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control recently concluded in Geneva. Switzerland has still not ratified the treaty.

While international data flows and digital services may boost the economy, they also raise concerns, particularly over privacy of individuals whose online habits, financial standing and even health stats may be collected and stored in the cloud.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland among vanguard shaping global digital age

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 A new deal on digital services trade between Singapore and EFTA states shows that even coalitions of small economies can help set global standards in the digital age.

Stroke mortality in Switzerland halved in 20 years

Global health

Stroke mortality in Switzerland has halved in 20 years

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 The number of stroke-related deaths in Switzerland has halved over the past 20 years, according to a national study published to mark World Stroke Day.

Swiss pharmaceutical exports to Russia continue despite war

Foreign Affairs

Swiss pharma exports to Russia continue despite war

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 Exports of the Swiss pharmaceutical industry to Russia remain largely stable.

Geneva hosts some 1,350 foundations, many of which receive public funding from Switzerland and other countries.

International Geneva

A Geneva-based global health foundation in turmoil. Where were regulators?   

This content was published on Aug 28, 2025 Swissinfo investigates how Swiss regulators failed to avert a crisis which upended operations at a prominent Geneva-based diagnostics non-profit.

extreme heat work health. Construction worker Justino cools off during a heat wave in Texas.

International Geneva

Too hot to work? Extreme heat endangers billions of workers

This content was published on Aug 22, 2025 Billions of workers face heat stress, illness and lost income as global temperatures climb, warns a WHO-WMO joint report.

Cereals, yoghurts and drinks even less sweet by 2028

Global health

Swiss authorities and firms agree to cut sugar in cereals, yoghurts and drinks

This content was published on Aug 22, 2025 Cereals, yoghurts and drinks in Switzerland will contain less sugar by 2028. The Swiss government and 21 companies renewed the so-called Milan Declaration in Bern on Thursday.

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