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Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Report 2024

Bern, 18.11.2024 – The new Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Report (SARR) reveals that, despite progress in the fight against antibiotic resistance, further efforts are needed.

2024 population survey on antibiotic resistance

Bern, 11.11.2024 – What does the population of Switzerland know and think about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance? The results of the 2024 population survey of the Swiss Strategy on Antibiotic Resistance (StAR) provide an insight.

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.

COVID-19: Rising case numbers

The number of people infected with coronavirus has increased since May 2024. However, the variants in circulation do not cause more severe disease than the previous Omicron variants. Simple measures help protect against infection.

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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Survey on the health of people over 65

In Switzerland, the majority of people aged 65 or over rate their health as good, very good or excellent. This was shown by a survey conducted in ten countries in 2024 (available in German; summary in French).

Domestic violence: often underestimated

It happens out of sight but its impact is borne by us all: with more than 20,000 cases reported in Switzerland every year (and many more undocumented), domestic violence is a widespread problem that must be better addressed (available in German and French).

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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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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Newsletter Strategy StAR

Further newsletters available in German, French or Italian.

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