International relations
International cooperation, including cooperation in matters of healthcare, is gaining importance in a globalised and increasingly interconnected world. Within the framework of the health foreign policy passed by the Federal Council the FOPH represents Switzerland’s diverse healthcare-related interests abroad, expertly and coherently. Find out here about how we cooperate with international organisations, the European Union and other States.
Swiss health foreign policy
Switzerland’s health foreign policy is an instrument enabling the country to adopt a coordinated approach and a coherent position on global health at the international level.
Global health issues
The FOPH works on various health issues requiring international coordination. Find out here about topics including the migration of medical personnel and international drugs policy.
Cooperation with the European Union (EU)
For Switzerland, the European Union is an important partner in the health sector. Collaboration takes place in both formal and informal settings.
Bilateral relations in public health
Bilateral collaboration allows public health challenges to be addressed across national boundaries. Depending on the requirements of the case, such collaboration can take various forms.
Multilateral cooperation
As part of Switzerland’s foreign health policy the FOPH is actively involved in international organisations, where it represents this country’s interests. Find out here about multilateral cooperation on health-related issues within the World Health Organization WHO, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD and the Council of Europe.