Prevention

New Swiss national hotline for domestic violence victims to launch after delays

Demonstrators against femicide and gender-based violence in Bellizona, Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The national hotline 142 will go live on Friday, as authorities vow to continue tackling the growing number of domestic violence offences.

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.

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.

Concerned young people seek help from KI

Health systems

More Swiss youth turn to AI for mental health support

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 More Swiss youth use AI to cope with mental health issues amid rising stress.

Production of cigarettes at a factory in Switzerland

Prevention

Links between universities and tobacco industry a threat to Swiss research, NGO warns

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 An investigation by the Transparency and Truth initiative of the NGO OxySuisse reveals links between the tobacco industry and several Swiss universities.

Federal government must disclose contracts with pharma for Covid vaccines

Health systems

Court orders Swiss government to disclose Covid vaccine contracts

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Swiss court orders disclosure of Covid vaccine contracts.

AI and medicine

How AI is used in diagnostics

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Medical experts now use artificial intelligence to help them diagnose and monitor diseases. But does this mean AI will replace doctors?

Man walks past full body scan clinic Prenuvo in New York, United States.

Patient safety

Does tracking your health data make you healthier?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 Health tracking tools and full-body scans are booming, but experts question their benefits.

Girls are under pressure to slim down because of social media

Prevention

Survey: social media increase pressure on girls to lose weight

This content was published on Dec 5, 2025 A Swiss report shows that girls experience greater pressure regarding their body image on social media than boys.

Influenza and Covid: vaccines recommended for people at risk

Health systems

At-risk groups in Switzerland urged to get Covid and flu vaccines

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 Pregnant women, people over 65 and those with pre-existing conditions are among those that the Swiss public office is urging to get Covid and flu vaccines.

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