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Worry Barometer 2018 Pensions and health give Swiss the most sleepless nights

Providing for their retirement continues to stress the Swiss and the issue of health is becoming more important.

This content was published on December 6, 2018 2:40 PM Dec 6, 2018 - 14:40

Climate change Torrid time predicted for Switzerland by 2060

What effects will global warming have on society, tourism in the Alps, and the environment in Switzerland?

By Luigi Jorio

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Drug wars Former Swiss president challenges Trump’s drug action plan

As 120 nations support the US action plan to confront drug abuse, a prominent ex-politician explains why Switzerland is not on board.

This content was published on December 2, 2018 3:23 PM Dec 2, 2018 - 15:23

Latest attempt Tobacco law draft targets under 18s

Young people will not be allowed to buy cigarettes under a draft law put forward by the government. But critics say what about tobacco advertising?

This content was published on November 30, 2018 5:05 PM Nov 30, 2018 - 17:05

Life-saving drugs The CHF4 million treatment for a genetic disease

Swiss invalidity insurance funds CHF3.8 million to treat children with spinal muscular atrophy, SMA.

Implant files Swiss implant makers come under the microscope

The Implant Files on faulty implants and weak safety standards are raising alarm bells for Switzerland’s rapidly growing medical device industry.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Biosimilars & Biologics Medicines: Is Switzerland too rich to save money?

Switzerland could save millions of francs by prescribing low-priced biotech drug copies, known as biosimilars, instead of expensive biologicals.

By Sibilla Bondolfi

Hospital statistics First drop in hospital inpatients in 20 years

Fewer inpatients were treated in Swiss hospitals in 2017, the first time that the number of hospital admittances has declined since records began.

This content was published on November 23, 2018 3:49 PM Nov 23, 2018 - 15:49

Pilot project Swiss train stations to implement new anti-smoking rules

Following a test phase, Swiss train stations will proceed with a plan to restrict smoking to a maximum of two designated smoking zones per platform.

This content was published on November 23, 2018 12:40 PM Nov 23, 2018 - 12:40

Toxic goods Swiss government against dangerous pesticides export ban

Switzerland’s government says it is against a ban on the export of dangerous pesticides but that in future importing countries will have to give ...

This content was published on November 22, 2018 2:15 PM Nov 22, 2018 - 14:15

access to medicines Too few pharma companies prioritise access to medicines

Novartis and Roche both get a boost in the 2018 ranking of progress in expanding access to medicines by the biggest pharmaceutical companies.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Healthcare Home-care services increase, nursing home stays stagnate

Better at home than in a home: almost 350,000 people made use of assistance and home-care services (Spitex) last year, 10,000 more than in 2016.

This content was published on November 15, 2018 2:53 PM Nov 15, 2018 - 14:53

Week in Numbers Hazardous mountains and expensive tastes

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. 

Well-being One-fifth of students report chronic health issues

Students report more health problems than the rest of the population, a Swiss study has found.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Transport blamed One million Swiss exposed to harmful noise pollution

One in seven people in Switzerland has to put up with excessive noise pollution, particularly from road traffic, according the Federal Office for ...

This content was published on November 5, 2018 11:37 AM Nov 5, 2018 - 11:37

Week in Numbers Doctors’ wages, beggars and a political expenses scandal

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. 

Health news Federal office decides drug price cuts

There will be an average drop of almost 20% in the price of 288 medicines from December 1, the Federal Office of Public Health says.

This content was published on November 2, 2018 4:11 PM Nov 2, 2018 - 16:11

Air pollution European firms add to global air quality problems

A Swiss expert warns that although Europe’s air quality has improved, European companies are contributing to dirty air in other regions.

By Simon Bradley

Spinal cord injury Electro-stimulation helps paraplegic patients walk again

Researchers in Switzerland have helped three paraplegic patients walk through electrical stimulation of the spinal cord using a wireless implant.

This content was published on October 31, 2018 7:00 PM Oct 31, 2018 - 19:00

ETH Zurich New ultrasound technique improves breast cancer detection

Zurich-based researchers have developed a new ultrasound technique that can help distinguish benign breast tumours from malignant ones. 

This content was published on October 30, 2018 3:43 PM Oct 30, 2018 - 15:43

Healthy income Doctors’ salaries exceed expectations

The salaries of self-employed doctors in Switzerland are around a third higher than previously thought.

This content was published on October 30, 2018 11:50 AM Oct 30, 2018 - 11:50