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More than 700 medicines are affected by supply bottlenecks in Switzerland, according to a monitoring platform run by a hospital pharmacist. The scale of the shortages is fuelling calls for stronger federal action to secure supplies and reduce the country’s vulnerability to international production and distribution disruptions.
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Healthcare
Compulsory health-insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 5% in 2027, reaching CHF 412 per month. While population ageing contributes to higher costs, the increase also reflects broader pressures within Switzerland’s healthcare system and will intensify household budget concerns.
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Galderma
Swiss dermatology company Galderma is expanding its presence in Miami, where a large plastic-surgery market and international medical tourism are helping drive rapid US growth. The new Americas headquarters will eventually accommodate about 200 employees.
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AI
A University of Lausanne study has developed an AI system that estimates biological age from retinal images and links an older-looking retina with higher risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia.
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Healthcare
A new report revealing that drug discounts are not being passed on to consumers has sparked political outrage, highlighting a system where Swiss patients struggle to access innovative medicines.
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Healthcare
A pending change to the fee structure for physiotherapy, planned for 2027, has sparked controversy and led to the creation of a new professional association, Prophysio. Critics fear the changes will lead to income loss and negatively impact patient care.
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Social Issues
A new report from the Swiss Paediatric Society reveals that a record 2,380 children were treated for abuse in Swiss clinics last year, the highest figure since data collection began in 2009, with cases of psychological abuse seeing a particularly sharp increase.
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Healthcare
The Children’s Hospital of Central Switzerland in Lucerne is the first institution in the country to permanently implement 'Martha's Rule', a patient safety initiative empowering parents to request an urgent, independent medical review for their child.
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Health
A new analysis reveals that Switzerland is lagging behind other European nations in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer. Health experts are pushing for improvements to the national screening program to better combat cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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AI
Switzerland's artificial intelligence sector is seeing unprecedented growth, with a record number of AI-related job vacancies reported. The boom is highlighted by a major medical innovation from Lausanne researchers, who have developed an AI-powered brain 'pacemaker' to help Parkinson's patients walk again.
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AI
Switzerland is experiencing a significant surge in demand for AI skills, leading to a record number of related jobs. Simultaneously, Swiss researchers have developed an AI-driven brain pacemaker that helps Parkinson's patients regain mobility.
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Healthcare
The Swiss government is taking steps to improve care for endometriosis, a disease affecting one in ten women. Meanwhile, a new survey shows that while doctors' working hours have slightly decreased, clinician exhaustion and risks to patient safety remain at critical levels.
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Healthcare
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.
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Business
Swiss generics giant Sandoz is escalating a trade dispute, preparing a complaint to the European Commission against what it calls heavily subsidised, low-priced penicillin imports from China that distort competition and create strategic health vulnerabilities.
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Science
Researchers in Switzerland are developing groundbreaking AI models, including a virtual mouse to assess new compounds and advanced systems to tackle the costly and lengthy process of human clinical trials for new medicines.
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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.
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Healthcare
Swiss residents face an expected 5% increase in health insurance premiums this autumn. The news comes as the government proposes restricting ads for unhealthy food to children and as Switzerland is ranked one of the worst in Europe for tobacco control, highlighting mounting pressures on the nation's health and finances.
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Health
An investigation has revealed a growing practice where some Swiss doctors are allegedly demanding thousands of francs in cash from patients before performing operations, sometimes without providing clear receipts. Patient advocates report an increase in such cases, raising concerns about medical ethics and patient exploitation.
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Health
The University Hospital Zurich has filed criminal complaints concerning 11 deaths and 13 cases of potential medical device misuse within its Clinic for Cardiac Surgery. Zurich's public prosecutor is now investigating suspicions of involuntary manslaughter and grievous bodily harm, marking a major development in the unfolding hospital scandal.
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Health
An investigation by SRF has uncovered a growing practice where some Swiss doctors are allegedly demanding large cash payments from patients prior to operations, often without clear receipts or explanations. Patient advocacy groups report an increase in such cases, raising concerns about potential breaches of healthcare regulations.
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