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We draw on our specialist expertise to publish regularly on issues related to prevention and health promotion. Our output includes reports, legal opinions, information brochures and the BAG Bulletin.

Reporting of infectious diseases, cancer cases, tobacco products and discounts on medicinal products: find out what information needs to be submitted to the FOPH and how the reporting and notification process works.

Under the revised Swiss Medical Professions Act, as of 1 January 2018 anyone exercising a medical profession requiring a university qualification who works in Switzerland must be recorded in the register of medical professions. Medical professionals who have not registered before 1 January 2018 have a two-year grace period in which to do so.

The FOPH evaluates applications for the recognition of foreign diplomas and qualifications in medical and psychology professions. You will find more information below.

The FOPH is charged with regulating different areas of healthcare. In certain cases care providers, research establishments and other organisations are subject to notification or licensing requirements in connection with transplants, genetic analysis, controlled substances (narcotics), biosafety and research on embryonic stem cells. Find out here about how to proceed.