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FOPH Infectious Diseases Dashboard

Launch of new Infectious Diseases Dashboard

The new FOPH Infectious Diseases Dashboard (IDD) is now online. It provides a clear and up-to-date overview of the epidemiological development of influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases in Switzerland.

Elektronisches Patientendossier

Revision of the Federal Act on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

The EPR is to become a central Pillar of the healthcare system. The Federal Council wants to further develop the EPR through targeted measures and increase the benefits for all. In future, a free EPR will be opened automatically for everyone.

Gesundheitsinformationen für Schutzsuchende aus der Ukraine

Health information for people who have fled Ukraine

Useful information on medical care, health insurance and other health topics in Ukrainian and other languages.

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Obesity: a brain-related disorder

Obesity: a brain-related disorder

“Stigmatisation of people with obesity can only be countered by explaining to people that obesity is a disease”, says Prof. Katharina Timper (in German and French).

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Insurance supervision activity report now available

The report sets out the principles, findings and measures in the supervision of health and accident insurance for 2023. Selected legislative projects are also presented (available in German and French).

Prof. Reto Auer

Quality control isn’t available

«In Switzerland some 300,000 people consume cannabis. But because production and consumption are banned, no quality control is carried out on the products circulating on the illegal market», says Prof. Reto Auer.

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Strategy Health2030

Everyone in Switzerland should continue to benefit from high-quality, affordable healthcare. In the Health2030 Strategy, you can find out how the Federal Council intends to achieve this goal.

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