HIV in sub-Sahara Africa: Testing and Treatment Start at Home Improves Therapy Outcome (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/20180306-hiv-in-lesotho
Lesotho, in southern Africa, is one of the worst hit countries by the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide. Indeed, a quarter of the adult population is infected with HIV. Many people however do not know their
«Die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente ist Teamwork» (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/die-entwicklung-neuer-medikamente-ist-teamwork
Eigentlich wollte Reto Brun Erfinder werden. Als kleiner Junge hatte er immer alles "cheibs" gebastelt: einen Kerzenlöscher für den Christbaum oder Feuerwerksraketen, die am Nachthimmel farbige Funken
Improving Health of Children in Nigeria (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/improving-health-of-children-in-nigeria
Every year, 5.6 million children under the age of five years die worldwide. About two thirds of these deaths could be prevented with relatively simple and affordable interventions. One of these is the
New Partnership to Achieve Zero Leprosy (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/new-partnership-to-achieve-zero-leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy brings together organisations including the Novartis Foundation, the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP), the International Association
Matthias Schmid-Huberty New Administrative Director at Swiss TPH (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/matthias-schmid-huberty-new-administrative-director-at-swiss-tph
Matthias Schmid-Huberty went through a 6-month, multi-stage, competitive selection process. The Board of Governors (Kuratorium) of Swiss TPH unanimously elected him as the successor of Stefan Mörgeli
Proof-of-Concept Study Reveals Feasibility of Eliminating Rabies in Africa (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/proof-of-concept-study-reveals-feasibility-of-eliminating-rabies-in-africa
Rabies is a viral disease that kills tens of thousands of people every year, predominantly in Africa and Asia.The disease is transmitted through the bites of infected dogs and foxes. In West- and Cent
Interventions for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Zanzibar (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/interventions-for-schistosomiasis-elimination-in-zanzibar
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by blood flukes (parasitic flatworms). Infection occurs when individuals, particularly children, are exposed to contaminated natural freshwater w
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Building of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-the-new-building-of-the-swiss-tropical-and-public-health-institute
By the end of 2021, Swiss TPH employees and students, who are currently spread across seven buildings near Socinstrasse in Basel, will be able to work, conduct research and study under the same roof.
Study Results Provide Basis for Targeted WASH Interventions in Rohingya Refugee Camp (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/study-results-provide-basis-for-targeted-wash-interventions-in-rohingya-refugee-camp
One of the most rapid exoduses in modern history Since August 2017, Bangladesh has been facing new humanitarian challenges as Rohingya refugees have settled into the Cox's Bazar District in Bangladesh
Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Moldova (News)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news-detail/news/reducing-the-burden-of-non-communicable-diseases-in-moldova
Reducing health inequalities to achieve Universal Health Coverage Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Like many countries, the Republic of Moldova faces a growin