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The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has warned that Swiss residents should anticipate another significant increase in health insurance premiums, forecasting a rise of around 5% for 2027. Officials state the increase is necessary to cover persistently growing healthcare costs.
3 months ago · 1 source
Health Insurance
According to the Federal Office of Public Health, Swiss health insurance premiums are projected to increase by approximately 5% in the autumn, driven by rising healthcare costs that grew by CHF247 per capita last year.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Transparency
Following a Federal Administrative Court ruling, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) must publish its unredacted procurement contracts with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, ending a long-standing debate over the secrecy of pandemic-era deals.
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Health
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is warning that the 2025-2026 flu season is shaping up to be a severe one and is set to intensify. Current data shows high rates of laboratory-confirmed cases, with the viral peak not yet reached.
Le News
Public Health
The 2025-2026 influenza wave in Switzerland is threatening to be unusually severe, according to the Federal Office of Public Health. The peak has not yet been reached, and new viral subtypes are circulating.
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Public Health
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) warns that the 2025-2026 influenza wave is on track to be exceptionally severe. Despite a holiday reporting lull, the peak has not been reached, and new virus subtypes are circulating, prompting public health vigilance.
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Health
Public health officials report that influenza cases have almost doubled compared to the previous year, with the current flu epidemic starting earlier. The last week of the year saw 2,900 new laboratory-confirmed cases registered.
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Health
Health authorities report an early and rapidly accelerating flu season in Switzerland, with lab-confirmed cases nearly doubling in a week and significantly outpacing last year's figures, raising public health concerns.
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Health
The Federal Office of Public Health has reported a 26% increase in tuberculosis cases this year, primarily attributed to the arrival of people from regions where the disease is more prevalent. The increase has not affected the Swiss-born population.
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health
Latest FOPH data reveals significant drop in laboratory-confirmed flu cases, with notable regional variations in infection rates.
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