September 8, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwitzerland Launches First National Spinal Paralysis Strategy
Four Swiss organizations unveil comprehensive 10-year plan to improve life quality for over 8,000 people with spinal paralysis
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- Four major Swiss organizations have launched the first-ever national strategy for spinal paralysis.
- The strategy outlines nine specific areas of action and 32 concrete measures.
- Key goals include improved prevention and guaranteed access to psychological support.
By The Numbers
Over 8,000
people living with spinal paralysis
240
new cases annually
2033
target implementation year
They Said
"The strategy aims to improve the quality of life and social participation of the more than 8,000 people living with spinal paralysis in Switzerland today."
"There are around 240 new cases of spinal paralysis in Switzerland every year."
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Historic Roadmap Unveiled
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Confronting the Numbers
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A United Front for Change
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