The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. By uniquely combining research, education and services, we aim to improve health and well-being through a better understanding of diseases and health systems, acting on this knowledge to make a real difference.

Our translational approach – from innovation and validation to application – enables us to provide novel diagnostics, drugs and vaccines directly to those who need them: people, communities, as well as policy and decision-makers. Spanning more than 126 countries, our interdisciplinary work advances global health through innovation, partnerships and practical implementation.

 

✔ Integrated Approach – We combine research, services and education for real-world impact.
✔ From Innovation to Application – We move from scientific discovery to real-world healthcare solutions.
✔ Global Reach – We are active in 126 countries, partnering with governments, academia, NGOs and the private sector.
✔ Multidisciplinary Expertise – We bring together expertise from infectious biology, epidemiology, medicine, social sciences, modelling and health policy.
✔ Quality & Ethics – We are committed to international standards, ethical research, and sustainable partnerships.

Swiss TPH works with partners worldwide to strengthen health systems, combat infectious and non-communicable diseases, and improve access to healthcare. Key contributions include:

Swiss TPH is a public-law institution with an annual budget of approximately CHF 105 million. 22% of the budget is publicly funded by the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, the Swiss federal government and the University of Basel. The remaining 78% is competitively acquired through funding agencies, foundations and client-based services.
 

Swiss TPH is headquartered in Allschwil (since 2022), with the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine located in Basel (since 2024). In addition, the institute operates 23 offices and representations abroad.
 

Swiss TPH is an associated institute of the University of Basel, contributing to teaching at the Faculties of Medicine, Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences, and active in national and international postgraduate education and training.