Anne Lévy has headed up the Federal Office of Public Health since October 2020. She ensures implementation of health policy decisions taken by the Federal Council, the Swiss parliament and the public. As Director-General of the FOPH, she works with the cantons and other actors to further develop the healthcare system.
Anne Lévy (*1971) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the FOPH. As Director-General, she is answerable to Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA).
Together with the FOPH senior management and her colleagues, Anne Lévy is committed to the health of people in Switzerland. She represents the FOPH on working groups, committees and international bodies. She also implements the decisions of the Federal Council, Swiss parliament and the public.
The FOPH works with the cantons and other partners to develop the Swiss health system, lay the foundation for reforms, and bolster the digital transformation. Anne Lévy advocates a modern and financially sound healthcare system built on solidarity.
Anne Lévy
Director-General of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH (since 2020)
Further information on Anne Lévy
Education
Lic. sc. pol. degree in political science (University of Lausanne), Executive MBA in non-profit organisation management (University of Fribourg)
Professional career
2015–20 CEO, University Psychiatric Clinics, Basel | 2009–2015 Head of health protection, Basel-Stadt Department of Health, Basel | 2004–2009 Head of Alcohol and Tobacco Section, FOPH, Bern | 2003–2004 Assistant director and head of the Main Unit Substance Abuse and AIDS, FOPH, Bern | 2001–2003 Research associate, head of Coordination and Service Platform for Addiction, FOPH, Bern | 2000 Project manager, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), New York. | 1997–2000 Drugs officer, Bern City Welfare and Health Directorate, Bern
Speeches and interviews
A first-hand look at health policy in action
Frauenfeld, 8.4.2025 – Visit to mail-order pharmacy Zur Rose in Frauenfeld
Together with representatives of the Therapeutic Products Division, FOPH Director Anne Lévy visited the mail-order pharmacy Zur Rose in Frauenfeld yesterday. After an online welcome by the CEO of the Medbase Group, Marcel Napierala, the delegation was given an insight into the activities of the mail-order pharmacy Zur Rose by the firm’s CEO Emanuel Lorini.
“This glimpse behind the scenes and the discussions with experts were very valuable,” said Anne Lévy. “The networking and collaboration between doctors, nurses and pharmacists is a future-oriented model and a promising response to the shortage of skilled workers. Many thanks to the staff at zur Rose and Medbase for this fascinating insight!”
Zurich, 9 January 2025 – Visit to the USZ outpatient health centre at Zurich Airport
FOPH Director-General Anne Lévy and Vice-Director Nassima Wyss-Mehira visited the USZ outpatient health centre at Zurich Airport on 9 January. USZ CEO, Monika Jaenicke was joined by colleagues including Malcolm Kohler, Christian Baumann, Philipp Kaufmann and Patrick Eiholzer from the University Hospital Zurich to present the facility’s services and premises. They also provided an insight into the close collaboration between the different healthcare professionals and specialties.
“The shifting of healthcare to outpatient settings is making progress. Today’s visit showed very impressively how this is being implemented efficiently and with a focus on quality,” said Anne Lévy, clearly enthusiastic.
Discussions were also had about the opportunities and challenges associated with digitalisation and experiences with the electronic patient record (EPR). Anne Lévy says: “To meet the challenges in healthcare, we need to have open and constructive dialogue. This is precisely what we were able to do today with the management team from the University Hospital Zurich. Thank you for this opportunity!“
Geneva/Lausanne, 9 August 2024 – Visiting the pilot projects on the controlled dispensing of cannabis in Geneva and Lausanne
FOPH Director-General Anne Lévy travelled to Geneva and Lausanne on 9 August to find out more about the pilot trials involving the controlled dispensing of cannabis. The aim was to learn more about the advantages and drawbacks and to obtain scientific evidence as a basis for future decisions on cannabis regulation.
“Obtaining robust evidence is key to the discussions going forward”, says Anne Lévy. “The two models piloted in French-speaking Switzerland are fascinating. Thanks so much for the insight!“
Last modification 09.04.2025
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