Prevention

Over 100 million people worldwide use e-cigarettes, says WHO

Over 100 million people vapourise worldwide

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 More than 100 million people worldwide use electronic cigarettes, according to a new assessment by the Geneva-based World Health Organisation (WHO).

Violations of Covid-19 measures: Zermatt operators sentenced

Workplace

Zermatt restaurant operators fined for violating Covid-19 measures

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 Zermatt restaurant operators fined for repeatedly violating Covid-19 rules in 2021.

Zurich opens drop-in centre for drug addicts from abroad

Prevention

Zurich opens drop-in centre for non-resident drug addicts

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 In response to the increasing use of drugs in public spaces, the city of Zurich will open a temporary drug consumption room for drug addicts from outside the city.

A medical personnel helps a patient in a CT scanner, used for diagnosis.

Health systems

When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good

This content was published on Aug 25, 2025 Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.

Corona has not reduced cancer survival in Switzerland

Health systems

The Covid-19 pandemic did not reduce cancer survival rates in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Although there were fewer cancer diagnoses during the first wave, the medical system was able to catch up.

Prevention

Reinsurer Swiss Re issues longevity drug guidelines

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swiss Re introduces new longevity drug guidelines and updated risk tools for insurers.

Prevention

Swiss regulator approves updated Covid-19 vaccine

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swissmedic approves Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and up.

Vaccines: WHO targets "significant blow" after RFK announcement

Global health

WHO regrets RFK decision to cancel funding for mRNA vaccines

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 The WHO has criticised the US for halting $500M funding for mRNA vaccines amid health risks.

Prevention

WHO ‘extremely concerned’ about growing vaccination scepticism

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), vaccination scepticism and a collapse in funding for vaccination campaigns pose a major threat to the health of the world's population.

Sustainable diet significantly reduces cancer risk

Food safety

Sustainable diets significantly reduce cancer risk

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 A sustainable diet is associated with a statistically significant reduction in cancer risk and cancer mortality rate.

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