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Swiss TPH News, April 2025
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Global Health at a Crossroads
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Global health stands at a turning point. The end of USAID and shrinking international development budgets have disrupted essential programmes – from malaria elimination and HIV treatment to critical health system support. At Swiss TPH, we see the consequences firsthand, with projects in Tanzania and Ukraine facing severe funding cuts. As investment declines, the risk of reversing decades of progress grows. Jürg Utzinger, Director of Swiss TPH, explores what is at stake and how Switzerland and other global players can step up to fill the gap.
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First Child Receives New Schistosomiasis Treatment
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The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium reached a key milestone with the first dosing of its new pediatric treatment to a preschool-aged child in Uganda. Swiss TPH managed the clinical trials and co-leads the rollout in endemic countries. Read more
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Stress Affects Wellbeing of Swiss Farmers
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Swiss farmers report lower wellbeing than the general population, with stress and poor sleep as key factors. New findings from the FarmCoSwiss cohort study highlight the need for targeted mental health support in agriculture and long-term health monitoring. Read more
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WHO Unveils Updated Air Quality Standards Database
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WHO, in collaboration with Swiss TPH, has released the updated 2025 Air Quality Standards database reflecting regulatory progress in around 140 countries toward meeting WHO air quality guidelines for major health-related pollutants. Read more
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Transportation Noise Poses Health Risks for Children
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A Swiss TPH study, published by the European Environment Agency, shows that transport noise at home and school harms children's cognitive development, behavioural health and physical well-being across Europe. Read more
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Integrated Approach to Tuberculosis and Lung Health
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Swiss TPH-led research shaped a new WHO brief on TB, guiding action on prevention, care and shared risk factors to boost global TB control. Read more
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AI-Powered Clinical Support for Midwives in Zanzibar
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Swiss TPH and partners are developing an AI chatbot to support midwives in low-resource settings with real-time, evidence-based maternal and newborn care guidance. Read more
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Inclusive End-of-Life Care
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The GiveCare project, funded by SNSF, explores how gender and diversity shape end-of-life care, aiming to inform policy, practice and training. Read more
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Health Impacts of Noise and Ultrafine Particles
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The MARKOPOLO project studies how noise and air pollution impact brain, heart and lung health to improve risk assessment and guide preventive action. Read more
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Internationale Zusammenarbeit und globale Gesundheit
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The Certificate of Advanced Studies course prepares you to work in healthcare in Switzerland and abroad, and to navigate the complexities of international cooperation and health in a globalised world. Apply now to start this autumn
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Boost Your Career with Our Management Courses
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Health Policy and Systems Analysis: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between global health strategies, national and local health policies, and health systems development. Apply by 12 May 2025
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Health Economics and Health Financing: Explore key concepts of health economics and financing systems to critically discuss health financing and payment reforms at local, national and global levels. Apply by 19 May 2025
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Scientific American: Four Ways the COVID-Causing Virus Changed Science – Read the article
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People of Swiss TPH
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Every step a reminder: TB isn't over. This March, people around the world moved to shed light on tuberculosis. Swiss TPH joined the global #EndTBRun challenge to raise awareness and call for action. See full story.
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Goig G A, Windels E M, Loiseau C et al. Ecology, global diversity and evolutionary mechanisms in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Nature Reviews Microbiology. Read full article
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Corpening B, Bürgler A, Balint T et al. Associations between ambient pollen exposure and measures of cognitive performance. Environmental Epidemiology. Read full article
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