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National Armaments Director visits Japan
National Armaments Director Urs Loher was on a business trip in Japan from 4 to 7 August 2026. The work-related discussions and meetings with authorities and industry focused on armament policy topics and potential future cooperations in the defence sector.
Consumer sentiment lower than a year ago
In July 2026 the consumer sentiment index stood at –35 points. This is 2 points lower than in July 2025. The following sub-indices are lower than in July 2025: past financial situation, financial outlook and moment to make major purchases. The following sub-index has barely changed compared to July 2025: economic outlook.
The proton highway: Taking a closer look at materials for hydrogen processing
To produce and use green hydrogen more efficiently, better materials are needed – such as robust membranes made of special ceramics that can absorb and conduct protons. An international research team led by Empa aims to shed light on the fundamentals of proton transport in such materials using new methods. The project is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as part of the External Lead Agency program.
National Armaments Director visits Japan
National Armaments Director Urs Loher was on a business trip in Japan from 4 to 7 August 2026. The work-related discussions and meetings with authorities and industry focused on armament policy topics and potential future cooperations in the defence sector.
Consumer sentiment lower than a year ago
In July 2026 the consumer sentiment index stood at –35 points. This is 2 points lower than in July 2025. The following sub-indices are lower than in July 2025: past financial situation, financial outlook and moment to make major purchases. The following sub-index has barely changed compared to July 2025: economic outlook.
The proton highway: Taking a closer look at materials for hydrogen processing
To produce and use green hydrogen more efficiently, better materials are needed – such as robust membranes made of special ceramics that can absorb and conduct protons. An international research team led by Empa aims to shed light on the fundamentals of proton transport in such materials using new methods. The project is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as part of the External Lead Agency program.
Federal councillor and OSCE chairman Ignazio Cassis visits Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
The head of the FDFA was in Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan from 3 to 5 August 2026 for official talks with the foreign ministers of both countries. He also met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan and visited the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. A second trip to the region is planned for October 2026, to Armenia and Georgia.
Innosuisse Flagship project for the prevention of type 2 diabetes: Combating diabetes with data and digitalization
Type 2 diabetes generates high healthcare costs in Switzerland and causes significant suffering for those affected. A multidisciplinary Innosuisse Flagship project led by Empa aims to use artificial intelligence (AI), innovative digital sensors, and new business models to facilitate the prevention of this widespread disease.
Audit of the Armed Forces' global logistics concept
The Armed Forces' global logistics concept (GK A Log) is the Swiss Armed Forces' strategic framework for transforming its logistics into a combat-ready, decentralised and resilient deployment logistics system. It regulates stockpiling, protection, medical services, infrastructure and collaboration civil partners, to ensure that the Armed Forces can maintain operations for a longer period in an emergency. The SFAO's main focus was on whether the global concept is sufficiently mature to allow concrete measures to be formulated across all logistics levels and trigger their implementation. It considers that, essentially, the developed concept is sufficiently mature to allow the measures derived from it to be integrated into the Defence Group's ordinary process and developed further in that setting. However, key questions are still pending.
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Seasonal flu (influenza)
The flu is a common infectious disease in wintertime. The risk of getting the flu and its complications can be reduced by vaccination. It is recommended for risk groups and their contact persons.
COVID-19
Information on COVID-19, the symptoms and the range of illness severity as well as the origin of the coronavirus.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
RS viruses cause colds and bronchiolitis during the winter half-year. They often lead to hospitalisation. Now there are possibilities for prevention, including the antibody Nirsevimab for newborns and infants.
BAG-Bulletin
Diese Seite informiert über die aktuellen Meldungen der Infektionskrankheiten, die Sentinella-Statistik und wissenschaftliche Fachbeiträge. Die Inhalte richten sich an Medizinfachpersonen, Medienschaffende, aber auch Interessierte.
Seasonal flu (influenza)
The flu is a common infectious disease in wintertime. The risk of getting the flu and its complications can be reduced by vaccination. It is recommended for risk groups and their contact persons.
COVID-19
Information on COVID-19, the symptoms and the range of illness severity as well as the origin of the coronavirus.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
RS viruses cause colds and bronchiolitis during the winter half-year. They often lead to hospitalisation. Now there are possibilities for prevention, including the antibody Nirsevimab for newborns and infants.
BAG-Bulletin
Diese Seite informiert über die aktuellen Meldungen der Infektionskrankheiten, die Sentinella-Statistik und wissenschaftliche Fachbeiträge. Die Inhalte richten sich an Medizinfachpersonen, Medienschaffende, aber auch Interessierte.
Rettifiche
L’UFSP informa sulle decisioni di politica sanitaria e su altri temi relativi alla salute in modo fattuale e aperto. In questa pagina troverete rettifiche relative a notizie riportate in modo da prestarsi a possibili fraintendimenti nonché suggerimenti utili. Di norma, i testi sono pubblicati nella rispettiva lingua.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider opens World Health Assembly
Opening this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May in Geneva, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider underscored the importance of a sustainably funded World Health Organization (WHO). The organisation must be capable of tackling the global health challenges. The Federal Councillor also reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to multilateralism and to Geneva’s role as a centre of global health. On the sidelines of the Assembly, Switzerland hosted a side event on trusted health data in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Patient with a hantavirus infection being treated in hospital
One person with a hantavirus infection is currently being treated at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ). The patient is male and returned to Switzerland after travelling on the cruise ship on which there were a number of hantavirus cases. The USZ is prepared to deal with such cases, is able to care for the patient, and guarantee the safety of staff and all patients. There is currently no danger to the Swiss public.
International survey on primary care: most Swiss doctors are satisfied with their jobs
Primary care doctors rate the overall performance of the Swiss health system as good or very good. Almost eight in ten doctors are quite to very satisfied with their jobs, although half report feeling very or extremely stressed. These are the findings of an international survey conducted in ten countries under the aegis of the Commonwealth Fund.
Switzerland and EU sign agreement on Swiss participation in EU programmes
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva signed the Switzerland-EU programmes agreement in Bern on 10 November 2025. This part of the Switzerland-EU package can be provisionally applied with retroactive effect from the beginning of 2025. Switzerland is thus associated to Horizon Europe, the Euratom programme and the Digital Europe programme. The agreement also paves the way for association to ITER, Erasmus+ and EU4Health.
Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider hosts meeting of German-speaking social and health affairs ministers in Brienz
On 6 and 7 October 2025, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider welcomed her German-speaking counterparts to Brienz in the Bernese Oberland for a ministerial meeting. The discussions among the social and health affairs ministers focused on the key topics of retirement age, child and adolescent mental health, and the future of basic medical care. In a joint declaration the five countries reaffirmed their willingness to address these challenges together and to further intensify their collaboration.
Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider attends the meeting of EU health ministers in Copenhagen
On 15 and 16 September 2025, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider attended the informal meeting of EU health ministers held in Copenhagen. The main topics discussed were preparedness, security of supply, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the life sciences sector. The Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs also took this opportunity to hold bilateral meetings with several of her counterparts.
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Use of multigene-expression tests for breast cancer
Multigene-expression tests for patients with breast cancer are designed to help decide whether to proceed with chemotherapy following breast cancer surgery. This HTA report assessed the compulsory reimbursement of the multigene expression tests OncotypeDX, MammaPrint, EndoPredict and Prosigna for breast cancer. The HTA report reviewed the clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness and budget impact, as well as the ethical, legal, social and organisational aspects.
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Cure infermieristiche: promozione dello sviluppo professionale
Oltre alle condizioni di lavoro, nel quadro dell’attuazione dell’iniziative sulle cure infermieristiche dovrebbero essere migliorate anche le possibilità di sviluppo professionale. A tal fine dovrà essere disciplinato per legge la professione di infermieri di pratica avanzata.
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Consumer prices fell by 0.1% in July
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in July 2026 compared with the previous month to 101.1 points (December 2025 = 100). Inflation was +0.4% compared with the same month of the previous year. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Residential property prices increased by 0.7% in 2nd quarter 2026
In the 2nd quarter 2026, the Swiss Residential Property Price Index (IMPI) increased by 0.7% compared with the previous quarter to stand at 127.7 points (4th quarter 2019 = 100). Across Switzerland, single-family house prices fell (–0.4%), while condominium prices rose (+1.6%). The biggest rise in residential property prices was observed in urban municipalities of a small or outside agglomeration (+1.8%), while price stability was recorded in rural municipalities. Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, total inflation stood at +3.5%. These are some of the results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Swiss timber harvest increased to 4.9 million cubic metres in 2025
Swiss timber harvests totalled just under 4.9 million cubic metres in 2025, 1.1 per cent higher than the previous year. There was a slight decrease in the sawlog and industrial roundwood harvests, while the amount of fuel wood harvested continued to increase. The wood chip share of the total harvest – now 30% – has been growing for years. This means that the share of fuel wood in the total timber harvest has doubled in the last 20 years, as shown by the latest Forestry Statistics published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Increase in construction investment in 2025
In 2025, investments in construction increased by 3.5% in nominal terms compared with the previous year. Investments in both building construction (+3.6%) and civil engineering (+3.2) saw an increase. Investments in new construction projects went up by 3.4%, while investments in renovation projects rose by 3.5%. These are the provisional findings from the Construction Statistics of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Producer and Import Price Index fell in June by 0.3%
The Producer and Import Price Index fell in June 2026 by 0.3% compared with the previous month, reaching 99.8 points (December 2025 = 100). In particular, petroleum products as well as petroleum and natural gas saw falling prices. Compared with June 2025, the price level of the whole range of domestic and imported products fell by 2.1%. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
National Armaments Director visits Japan
National Armaments Director Urs Loher was on a business trip in Japan from 4 to 7 August 2026. The work-related discussions and meetings with authorities and industry focused on armament policy topics and potential future cooperations in the defence sector.
Federal councillor and OSCE chairman Ignazio Cassis visits Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
The head of the FDFA was in Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan from 3 to 5 August 2026 for official talks with the foreign ministers of both countries. He also met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan and visited the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. A second trip to the region is planned for October 2026, to Armenia and Georgia.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan from 3 to 5 August 2026. The head of the FDFA will hold official talks with the authorities of both countries at which he will particularly address bilateral relations. In his capacity as chairman-in-office of the OSCE he will also discuss the priorities of the Swiss chairpersonship in the current geopolitical context.
Training cooperation with the Colorado National Guard: Chief of the Armed Forces in the US for State Partnership Program ceremony
From 26 to 29 July, Chief of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Benedikt Roos will visit the US state of Colorado. He will attend a State Partnership Program (SPP) ceremony in Denver. The ceremony will be attended by Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Commander of the Colorado National Guard, Major General Robert B. Davis.
Forest fires in France: Switzerland to send two helicopters to assist with firefighting efforts
Switzerland is supporting France in tackling the severe forest fires. At the request of the French civil protection authorities, Switzerland is expected to make two Super Puma helicopters and their crews available for a firefighting operation. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) at the FDFA and the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport to coordinate this support.