Swiss TPH Headquarters in Allschwil (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)
Swiss TPH Headquarters in Allschwil (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)
Researcher working in a lab at Swiss TPH (Photo: J. Pelikan/Swiss TPH)

Excellence in Science

 

We generate knowledge on diseases and health systems and develop novel diagnostics, drugs and vaccines as well as new approaches and tools.

Our Research

Medical staff discussing x-ray image (Photo: O. Brandenberg/Swiss TPH)

Taking Science to Impact

 

We integrate new treatments and approaches into policy and health systems to improve care and public health locally, nationally and globally.

Our Services

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Mutual Learning for Sustainable Development

We share knowledge and practical expertise with partners, students, professionals, beneficiaries, organisations and society.

Our Education and Training Offer

ESKAS Scholars: Strengthening Switzerland’s Global Research Ties

Swiss TPH Director Jürg Utzinger reflects on how the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (ESKAS) help build bridges across continents — advancing knowledge, fostering trust, and strengthening Switzerland’s global research partnerships.
 

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Swiss TPH addresses the most pressing global health challenges through focused research, education and interventions across five strategic areas.
 

Climate and Environment: Understanding the Climate-Health Connection

Climate and Environment

Infectious Diseases: Innovative Solutions for Global Health

Infectious Diseases

Non-Communicable Diseases: Transforming Prevention and Care

Non-Communicable Diseases

Societal and Cultural Context: Advancing Health Equity

Societal and Cultural Context

Systems and Policies: Strengthening Health for All

Systems and Policies

Christian Burri (Photo: Swiss TPH)

Christian Burri

Turning pharmaceutical research into lifesaving implementation

SOCIETAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT

10.11.2025

Mother with newborns in DRC hospital (Photo: Fairpicture/Swiss TPH)

Yves Lula, Morgane Nusbaumer, Freia Nicolás, Stefan Schneitter and Christian Nsanzabana

Science in action: Running the CALINA trial in the DRC

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2.10.2025