Health systems

Over half of Swiss population view current social conditions as ‘unfair’

Those who have little feel more disadvantaged by the system

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 More than half of people in Switzerland feel that social conditions in the country are 'somewhat' or 'very' unfair, a new survey published by Beobachter magazine shows.

Healthcare costs rose by 4.1 per cent to 97 billion in 2024

Health systems

Swiss healthcare costs hit CHF97 billion in 2024

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Switzerland’s healthcare costs rose to CHF97 billion ($123 billion) in 2024, an increase of more than 4% compared with the previous year, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) said on Friday.

Pharma supply chains

From Covid to Hormuz, what has Switzerland learned about drug shortages?

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 While immediate drug shortages aren't expected, experts say the Middle East conflict could impact medicine availability in Switzerland.

New treatments

What will be the next obesity blockbuster?

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 What will the next generation of obesity drugs look like?

Health systems

How Switzerland bought rapid access to Covid vaccines

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Switzerland released full Covid vaccine contracts, revealing the prices and terms it took for rapid access to vaccines during the pandemic.

Full transparency from the FOPH on Covid-19 vaccines

Drug pricing

Swiss court forces Covid vaccine procurement transparency

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Court forces Switzerland to release unredacted Covid vaccine contracts from the pandemic.

A quarter of Swiss doctors are over 60 years old

Health systems

Switzerland faces doctor shortages as retirements loom

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland faces impending doctor shortages as retirements loom and demand rises.

A campaign to allow a limited "Right to Be Forgotten" is trying to provide better financial security for thousands of former cancer patients.

Health systems

Cured but uninsurable: the hidden financial burden of surviving cancer in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 More people are surviving cancer than ever before. But in Switzerland a historical diagnosis can follow former patients for years.

New treatments

Can Swiss pharma giant Roche reshape the obesity market?

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche is investing billions in new obesity treatments in hopes of breaking into a highly competitive market.

Study shows gaps in HPV vaccination of adults

Prevention

Study finds gaps in HPV vaccination of adults in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 25, 2026 HPV vaccination rates in Swiss adults remain low due in part to knowledge gaps, study finds.

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