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Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida
The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The SESAM database has been updated accordingly. On 4 March 2016 the Federal Council has adopted the Ordinance on the automatic application of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists. Hence, the amendments of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists enter into force in Switzerland without delay.
“Caring for the future while remaining connected to history”
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the inauguration of the Swiss House for Culture, Research and Diplomacy in Athens – Check against delivery
Ukraine: Switzerland expands its sanctions lists
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) expanded the sanctions lists concerning Russia and Belarus on 22 May. Switzerland is thus adopting various changes that the EU decided on as part of its 20th package of sanctions. The measures come into force at 11pm on 22 May.
Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida
The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The SESAM database has been updated accordingly. On 4 March 2016 the Federal Council has adopted the Ordinance on the automatic application of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists. Hence, the amendments of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists enter into force in Switzerland without delay.
“Caring for the future while remaining connected to history”
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the inauguration of the Swiss House for Culture, Research and Diplomacy in Athens – Check against delivery
Ukraine: Switzerland expands its sanctions lists
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) expanded the sanctions lists concerning Russia and Belarus on 22 May. Switzerland is thus adopting various changes that the EU decided on as part of its 20th package of sanctions. The measures come into force at 11pm on 22 May.
ETH Domain strengthens existing cooperation with the DDPS and armasuisse
At its meeting of 20/21 May, the ETH Board discussed the conditions for the cooperation with the DDPS and the Federal Office for Defence Procurement, armasuisse, which is to be intensified in accordance with the Federal Council’s new armaments policy strategy. Like the Federal Council, the ETH Board rejects the “No to a Switzerland with 10 million” initiative. In addition, the ETH Board appointed three new members to the Directorate of PSI and two to the Directorate of WSL.
Research Program Security: The DDPS and the ETH domain are strengthening research in the area of security and defence
The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse and the ETH domain are strengthening their strategic cooperation in security-relevant research. The aim of the programme “Research Program Security” launched in October 2025 is to develop innovative ideas and solutions for the current challenges in the area of security and defence. Eight projects from the first call will be launched from May 2026. armasuisse will provide two million Francs for this purpose.
19 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL
At its meeting of 20/21 May 2026 and upon application of the President of ETH Zurich, Professor Joël Mesot, and the President of EPFL, Professor Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, the ETH Board appointed a total of six women and thirteen men as professors and awarded the title of professor to five individuals and the title of Professor of Practice to two individuals. It also took note of the resignation of 15 professors and thanked them for their services. In the last 12 months, the ETH Board has made a total of 25 new appointments for women and 27 for men; the proportion of women among these new appointments thus amounts to 48%.
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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
Das BAG Bulletin ist eine amtliche Fachzeitschrift, die wöchentlich in französischer und deutscher Sprache erscheint. Sie richtet 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
Das BAG Bulletin ist eine amtliche Fachzeitschrift, die wöchentlich in französischer und deutscher Sprache erscheint. Sie richtet 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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Cultural worker numbers fall 5% in 2025
In 2025, the number of cultural workers in Switzerland fell by 4.8% compared with 2024, a decrease similar to that seen during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019–2020. This fall in numbers was more pronounced among male cultural workers and Swiss nationals, and in French- and Italian-speaking Switzerland compared with German-speaking part of the country. These are the main findings on cultural workers from the updated Statistics on the Cultural Economy (2025). This update also included the figures on public and private funding for culture (2023).
Sharp rise in bankruptcies in 2025
In 2025, 12 485 bankruptcy proceedings were initiated against companies, a 61.2% increase on the previous year. This may be due to a change in legislation, which now permits bankruptcy proceedings to be initiated for the recovery of claims under public law. The increase in losses from unpaid debt certificates resulting from bankruptcy proceedings was more moderate (+17.8%), as was the change in the number of bankruptcy cases closed (+10.2%). These are some of the findings of the Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Statistics published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Over 8 billion hours worked in 2025
In 2025, 8.114 billion hours were worked in Switzerland, around the same number as the year before. Between 2020 and 2025, the actual weekly hours worked by full-time employees increased to 40 hours and 3 minutes, but remained below their pre-pandemic level. This is according to the latest re-sults from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki to pay a state visit to Switzerland next week
President Karol Nawrocki of Poland is expected to arrive in Switzerland on Wednesday, 27 May, for a two-day state visit. This invitation from the Federal Council, headed by President Guy Parmelin, highlights the importance of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Poland. Since the turning point in 1989, a Polish head of state has visited Switzerland every decade.
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).
Ukraine: Switzerland expands its sanctions lists
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) expanded the sanctions lists concerning Russia and Belarus on 22 May. Switzerland is thus adopting various changes that the EU decided on as part of its 20th package of sanctions. The measures come into force at 11pm on 22 May.
Switzerland allocates CHF 13.5 million to address needs in the Middle East
The humanitarian situation in the Middle East has worsened due to the conflict between Israel, the US and Iran. The FDFA is releasing CHF 13.5 million to address needs in Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Ignazio Cassis to inaugurate new Swiss embassy in Athens: the Swiss House of Culture, Research and Diplomacy
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will visit Greece from 22 to 23 May. He will meet the minister of foreign affairs, Giórgos Gerapetrítis, and the minister of defence, Nikos Dendias. Mr Cassis will also attend the inauguration of the new Swiss embassy in Athens.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki to pay a state visit to Switzerland next week
President Karol Nawrocki of Poland is expected to arrive in Switzerland on Wednesday, 27 May, for a two-day state visit. This invitation from the Federal Council, headed by President Guy Parmelin, highlights the importance of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Poland. Since the turning point in 1989, a Polish head of state has visited Switzerland every decade.
Ignazio Cassis visits Moldova: Council of Europe and OSCE
The head of the FDFA, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, visited the Republic of Moldova from 13 to 15 May 2026. While there, he represented Switzerland at the annual Council of Europe Committee of Ministers in Chisinau. As Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), he also held a series of meetings aimed at supporting the organisation's role in the Transdniestrian conflict settlement process and encouraging the parties to engage in dialogue.