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Swiss hospitals faced CHF750 million loss in 2024

Hospitals with CHF 750 million loss in 2024

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swiss hospitals face a CHF750 million loss in 2024 despite rising turnover.

Federal government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19

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Swiss government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 The Swiss government has completely revised the pandemic plan based on its experience with the coronavirus.

A man checks an oscillating surgical saw blade at one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices for bone surgery, Gomina, in canton Valais.

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Syringes, scanners and implants: How US tariffs could affect medical device manufacturers

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 Swiss-made insulin pens and orthopaedic implants are being caught in the crosshairs of global trade tensions.

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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.

How are mental illnesses treated in your country?

In Switzerland more people are being referred to electrical therapies or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Are there similar approaches where you live?

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Apr 23, 2025

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Information campaigns on sexually transmitted infections needed more than ever

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What the Swiss don’t know about sexually transmitted infections

This content was published on Mar 19, 2025 Many Swiss are not that savvy about sexually transmitted infections. Even so, a programme to inform people about STIs is being cut.

Medicine access

Five ways health authorities hope to end medicine shortages

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 Authorities in many countries are scrambling for solutions to mounting shortages of medicine. Will any of them work?

Medicine access

Swiss pharmacies brace for shake-up as deregulation looms

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 Local pharmacies in many parts of the world are disappearing but Switzerland has so far escaped unscathed. Why?

What psychological challenges have you had to overcome after leaving Switzerland?

Despite the joys of new adventures and experiences, emigrating can be huge challenge – especially psychologically. Share your experiences.

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Nov 28, 2024

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