International Youth Day 2018 – Safe Spaces for Youth (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/international-youth-day-2018-safe-spaces-for-youth
There are currently 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24 years in the world. This is the largest youth population ever. International Youth Day 2018 emphasises the need of safe space
50 years of Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/50-years-of-papua-new-guinea-institute-of-medical-research
From 28 to 31 August 2018, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, bringing together local and international researchers to discuss challenges
Fostering Research Productivity in Côte d’Ivoire (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/fostering-research-productivity-in-cote-divoire
The research productivity of a country can be measured by the number of peer-reviewed and internationally referenced scientific publications per population. In Côte d'Ivoire, the amount of publication
Wissenschaftliche Argumente für eine Elternzeit (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/wissenschaftliche-argumente-fuer-eine-elternzeit
Die Hälfte der OECD-Länder gewährt ihrer Bevölkerung eine Mutterschafts- oder Elternzeitdauer von mindestens 43 Wochen. Mit dem nur 14-Wochen langem gesetzlich geregelten und bezahlten Mutterschaftsur
Deutlicher Rückgang von Hepatitis A in der Schweiz (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/deutlicher-rueckgang-von-hepatitis-a-in-der-schweiz
In den meisten europäischen Ländern ist das Vorkommen von Hepatitis A in den letzten Jahrzehnten deutlich zurückgegangen. In der Schweiz sank die Melderate der Krankheit von 9,5 / 100'000 Einwohner (6
New Mosquito Net reduces Malaria Cases (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/new-mosquito-net-reduces-malaria-cases
The latest figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that approximately 216 million people were infected with malaria in 2016 worldwide, an increase in five million from the previous year.
Global Overview of Schistosomiasis Research and Control (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/global-overview-of-schistosomiasis-research-and-control
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease and caused by blood flukes (parasitic flatworms) of the genus Schistosoma . Globally, almost 800 million people are at risk of schistosomiasis. Of the 2
Andrej Trauner gewinnt den swissTB-Award (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/andrej-trauner-gewinnt-den-swisstb-award
Schätzungsweise 10 Millionen Menschen werden auch im Jahr 2018 an Tuberkulose (TB) erkranken. In den meisten Fällen können sie geheilt werden, doch für viele wird die Infektion der Beginn eines langwi
Swiss TPH joins the Swiss Alliance against Neglected Tropical Diseases (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/swiss-tph-joins-the-swiss-alliance-against-neglected-tropical-diseases
“We are proud to be part of the Swiss Alliance against Neglected Tropical Diseases,” said Peter Steinmann, Swiss TPH, and Board Member of the Alliance. “Joining forces and expertise from research inst
Cross-Cultural Exchange on Health System Performance (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/news/news-detail-1/news/cross-cultural-exchange-on-health-system-performance
Well-functioning health systems are fundamental for providing sustainable healthcare to populations in low- and middle-income countries. Performance assessment and monitoring in particular provide an
