19.06.2025

Swiss TPH Officially Hands Over Newly Discovered Parasitic Worm to Natural History Museum Basel

Researchers from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) and partners have discovered a new parasitic worm species named Trichuris incognita in Côte d’Ivoire… More...

17.06.2025

Alexander Schulze Takes Up Role as Head of Services at Swiss TPH

We warmly welcome Alexander Schulze as new Department Head responsible for all entities that provide services in the area of global health, medicine, diagnostics and clinical… More...

12.06.2025

Swiss TPH Symposium: Malaria in Focus – From Research to Global Action

Starting today, 12 June 2025, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is hosting a two-day symposium titled “Malaria in Focus: From Research to Global Action” in… More...

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...