The Health and Accident, Public Health and Consumer Protection Directorates, plus the Digital Transformation, Management Services, Communication and Campaigns, International Affairs, Legal Affairs and Resource Management Divisions: Find out about their duties, powers and responsibilities here.
Duties: Coordinating FOPH business with the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA); representing the FOPH or the FDHA in working groups and on parliamentary committees and international bodies; planning reform projects
Duties: controlling and preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Switzerland; minimising the negative effects of COVID-19 on public health; working with partners to formulate and implement measures
Duties: Promoting health literacy and protection among members of the Swiss public; gathering information for shaping health policy; developing new health strategies
Duties: Assessing risks, raising awareness and drawing up protection strategies when dealing with chemicals and radiation; basic and continuing education, and the exercise of the medical professions
Duties: Providing services related to policy matters; advising on project and quality management; planning and steering work and resources; providing strategy-relevant information; human resources and language services
Duties: Providing information internally and externally on relevant projects at the FOPH; preparing communications on the Federal Council’s health policy decisions; running campaigns to improve health literacy among the public
Duties: Dealing with and managing legislative business; assuring coherent legislation; providing expert opinions on legal issues; representing the FOPH in legal disputes
