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Asian Tiger Mosquito
The Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive mosquito species, is not only a nuisance but also a potential disease vector. On behalf of the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and various cantonal authorities, Swiss TPH monitors tiger mosquitoes for the targeted implementation of prevention and control measures and is one of the four official FOEN reporting points for invasive mosquitoes in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions about the Asian tiger mosquito
New project launched to develop mRNA-based vaccine against malaria
Great news for the world of malaria eradication: BioNTech has announced the launch of its malaria project, which aims to develop a Malaria vaccine and implement sustainable vaccine supply solutions on the African continent.
The project is part of the ‘eradicateMalaria’ initiative, led by the kENUP Foundation, to accelerate the eradication of malaria.
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Good Clinical Practice
On 10-11 August 2021, Swiss TPH is offering a two-day course via Zoom on Good Clinical Practice, which aims to provide investigators and study teams with the information, methods and tools needed to implement clinical research according to international standards.
HCM Info Session
The 14-week Diploma of Advanced Studies Health Care and Management (DAS HCM): From Research to Implementation course provides participants with the core competencies for understanding and reacting to health challenges at a world-leading institute in global health.
Learn more about the course at the next info evening on 24 August 2021 at 18:00 CET. Join the session online!
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MBA IHM Info Session
Are you a working professional who seeks to acquire and deepen personal skills in international health together with management and administration?
Learn more about our MBA and Short Courses in International Health Management at the next info session on 30 August 2021. Join the session online!
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20.07.2021
Swiss TPH Re-designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Expertise in Malaria
Swiss TPH has been re-designated as the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Modelling, Monitoring and Training for Malaria Control and Elimination, following... More...
08.07.2021
Shaping the Next-generation of Interventions for Malaria Prevention
Together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Swiss TPH has launched a new project bringing together research & development and implementation specialists, modellers and... More...
02.07.2021
A Novel Solar Plant for the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania
A new solar plant has been installed at the Ifakara Health Institute, a long-standing partner of Swiss TPH, which contributes to the reduction of CO₂ at this unique health research... More...