03.06.2025

Children’s Exposure to Pesticides in Vineyard and Orchard Regions

A study carried out by Swiss TPH on behalf of the Canton of Valais aimed at measuring pesticide exposure in children living near vineyards or orchards. Results show that all… More...

21.05.2025

A Life for Global Health: Book Launch Celebrates Marcel Tanner’s Legacy

Over 200 guests gathered at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) in Allschwil today to celebrate the launch of Marcel Tanner’s biography. The festive event… More...

20.05.2025

SwissTB Award for Study on Transmission’s Role in TB Drug Resistance

Galo A. Goig, postdoctoral collaborator at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), received the 2025 SwissTB Award from the Swiss Foundation for Tuberculosis… More...

19.05.2025

Swiss TPH Annual Report 2024 Is Out Now!

The 2024 Annual Report highlights our achievements in research, education, and services and addresses the challenges we face in global health. Our mission to improve health… More...

13.05.2025

Heatwaves in Switzerland: More Cantons Adopt Measures to Protect Health

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more intense – with direct implications for public health. Elderly people, children, people with chronic illnesses and those working… More...

12.05.2025

Main Causes of Death Among the Elderly in Switzerland Vary by Region

Researchers from Swiss TPH and partners analysed the main causes of death among the elderly (75 years and older) in Switzerland. The study found that where elderly people live… More...

28.04.2025

Farewell to Prof. Dr. Antoine A. Degrémont (15 October 1938 – 22 April 2025)

On 22 April 2025, Prof. Dr. Antoine A. Degrémont passed away at the age of 87. Degrémont was the Director of Swiss TPH from 1987 to 1997. With him we have lost a visionary and… More...

23.04.2025

Pollen Season and Cognitive Performance: How Much Does Hay Fever Impact Us?

A new study by the University of Basel and Swiss TPH investigates the impact of pollen exposure on cognitive performance in allergy sufferers. Drawing on data from nearly 400… More...

22.04.2025

New Publication Sets Global Research Priorities to End Noma

A new publication by Swiss TPH and partners defines a global research agenda to tackle noma – a devastating and life-threatening disease mainly affecting children living in extreme… More...