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Swiss TPH News, August 2025
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Global Health: An Investment for Switzerland
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For decades, global health has been a success story. Investments in research and development, innovation, and public health have saved millions of lives, strengthened health systems, and expanded access to care for the world’s most vulnerable. But that progress is now at risk. And the implications extend from the Global South to Switzerland. Eva Herzog, President of the Swiss TPH Board of Governors, reflects on why it's time for Switzerland to lead and not retreat in global health.
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First Malaria Treatment Approved for Newborns
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Swissmedic has approved the first malaria medicine for newborns and infants under 4.5 kg, paving the way for faster access in Africa. The approval is supported by the CALINA trial, in which Swiss TPH played a key operational and scientific role. Read more
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Swiss TPH Researchers Discover New Parasitic Worm
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Swiss TPH has formally handed over a newly discovered parasitic worm named Trichuris incognita to the Natural History Museum Basel. The species, found in Côte d’Ivoire, responds less to treatment, underscoring the urgent need for new therapies. Read more
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Digital Tools Boost Diagnosis, Access Barriers Remain
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A four-country study shows that digital tools can help detect severe illness and reduce antibiotic use in children. But without stronger referral systems, their impact on health outcomes remains limited. Read more
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Dual Treatment for Better Whipworm Care for Children
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A trial in Tanzania led by Swiss TPH found that combining moxidectin with albendazole is significantly more effective than the standard treatment for whipworm infections in school-aged children. Read more
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Early Legionella Testing Improves Pneumonia Care
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Routine Legionella testing in hospitalised pneumonia patients improves diagnosis and treatment, finds a new study. Results also support shorter antibiotic courses to enhance patient safety and combat antimicrobial resistance. Read more
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Long-Term Study to Improve Health of Basel's Population
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Basel-Stadt is supporting the next phase of Swiss TPH’s long-term cohort study. In collaboration with the Novartis Foundation, COVCO+ will explore biological and environmental factors influencing healthy living. Read more
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GOLIAT Study Maps 5G Exposure in Europe
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Swiss TPH study finds 5G RF-EMF exposure in Europe stays below safety limits but spikes during uploads, especially in rural areas with weak signals. Read more
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NICE Project Enters Phase II
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The second phase continues NICE's mission to improve nutrition and reduce poverty among vulnerable populations in secondary cities in low- and middle-income countries. Read more
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Resilience of People and Health Systems
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The Ukrainian-Swiss Summer School united around 100 experts to explore resilience in people and health systems, fostering exchange and learning. Read more
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Advancing Primary Health Care in Albania
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The HAP project strengthened home care, inter-professional collaboration, and training in Albania’s PHC system, laying the groundwork for sustainable services. Read more
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Internationale Zusammenarbeit und globale Gesundheit
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The Certificate of Advanced Studies prepares you for healthcare roles in Switzerland and abroad, equipping you to navigate international cooperation and global health. Apply now
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Expand Your Expertise with Our Short Courses
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Financial Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting: Strengthen your financial management skills with this comprehensive course. Apply by 15 September 2025
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Interkulturelle Kompetenz: Develop intercultural skills to navigate multicultural situations effectively and thrive in diverse professional environments. Apply by 27 October 2025
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Congratulations
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Nakul Chitnis has been appointed Adjunct Professor for Epidemiology at the University of Basel. Read more
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Helen Prytherch received the Venia docendi in Epidemiology from the University of Basel. Read more
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Maja Weisser has been elected an Honorary Member of the Senate of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. Read more
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People of Swiss TPH
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“Having worked at Swiss TPH for nearly 20 years, I’ve seen how vital fast and accurate diagnostics are – especially for infectious diseases like malaria. In a world facing a rise in such diseases, our work has never been more important.” Michelle Dobler, Biomedical Analyst
Learn more about our diagnostic services
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Brancucci N, Gumpp C, van Gemert G-J, et al. An all-in-one pipeline for the in vitro discovery and in vivo testing of Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission blocking drugs. Nature Communications. Read full article
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Wicki B, Vienneau D, Schwendinger F, et al. Associations of exposure to transportation noise with sleep and cardiometabolic health: exploration of pathways. Environmental Research. Read full article
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