Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

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Health agreement Switzerland-EU

The negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) have been materially concluded. The negotiated health agreement enhances the instruments available to Switzerland to ensure better protection for its population.

Avoid respiratory infections

A number of respiratory illnesses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or COVID-19 show similar symptoms. There is a heightened risk of infection in indoor spaces. Simple measures prevent infection.

Travel and mosquitoes: how to protect yourself from illness

When traveling to tropical or subtropical regions, there is a risk of contracting diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, Zika, and malaria. Protect yourself properly and reduce the risk of local transmission.

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.

Publications

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Insurance supervision activity report now available

What happens in the event of a dispute with health insurers? Find out here. You can also read about supervisory measures in 2024 with regard to health, accident and military insurance (available in German and French).

New spectra on medicine, health and gender

Diseases present differently depending on sex or gender, be it in their prevalence, their symptoms or their side-effects. Making medicine more gender-appropriate is to everyone’s benefit, whichever gender they may be. Article available in German and French.

New spectra on tobacco prevention in Switzerland

Some 9,500 people die in Switzerland every year from the consequences of tobacco use, while associated healthcare costs run into the billions. The new Tobacco Products Act is intended to better protect the Swiss population. Article available in German and French.

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News subscription

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.

Newsletters

Newsletter Strategy StAR

Further newsletters available in German, French or Italian.

Periodicals

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