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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Making the world a healthier place
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Making the world a healthier place
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Heartfelt congratulations to Aita Signorell for having been awarded the venia docendi by @unibas.ch!
With a background in Biology (MSc) and Biochemistry (PhD). Aita has spent the past 15 years working in clinical and implementation research.
With a background in Biology (MSc) and Biochemistry (PhD). Aita has spent the past 15 years working in clinical and implementation research.
September 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Heartfelt congratulations to Aita Signorell for having been awarded the venia docendi by @unibas.ch!
With a background in Biology (MSc) and Biochemistry (PhD). Aita has spent the past 15 years working in clinical and implementation research.
With a background in Biology (MSc) and Biochemistry (PhD). Aita has spent the past 15 years working in clinical and implementation research.
Rising temperatures & more frequent heatwaves are a clear signal of #ClimateChange – and pose a risk to public health.
New figures of the heat-related mortality monitoring show:
- In summer 2024, ~326 deaths were attributed to heat – less than in 2022 & 2023
- Summer 2024 was the 6th warmest in 🇨🇭
New figures of the heat-related mortality monitoring show:
- In summer 2024, ~326 deaths were attributed to heat – less than in 2022 & 2023
- Summer 2024 was the 6th warmest in 🇨🇭
August 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Rising temperatures & more frequent heatwaves are a clear signal of #ClimateChange – and pose a risk to public health.
New figures of the heat-related mortality monitoring show:
- In summer 2024, ~326 deaths were attributed to heat – less than in 2022 & 2023
- Summer 2024 was the 6th warmest in 🇨🇭
New figures of the heat-related mortality monitoring show:
- In summer 2024, ~326 deaths were attributed to heat – less than in 2022 & 2023
- Summer 2024 was the 6th warmest in 🇨🇭
New policy brief: Towards Strong Swiss–African
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
August 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New policy brief: Towards Strong Swiss–African
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
Science Diplomacy
Key recommendations:
1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles
2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding
3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring
Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...
Congratulations to Nakul Chitnis, Head of the Disease Modelling Unit, on being appointed adjunct professor at @unibas.ch! 👏
His work, at the intersection of mathematics and epidemiology, has focused on modelling malaria and neglected tropical diseases.
His work, at the intersection of mathematics and epidemiology, has focused on modelling malaria and neglected tropical diseases.
June 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations to Nakul Chitnis, Head of the Disease Modelling Unit, on being appointed adjunct professor at @unibas.ch! 👏
His work, at the intersection of mathematics and epidemiology, has focused on modelling malaria and neglected tropical diseases.
His work, at the intersection of mathematics and epidemiology, has focused on modelling malaria and neglected tropical diseases.
Swiss TPH Symposium: Integrated People-Centred Care
Join us to discuss how we can bridge gaps and implement innovative measures to improve care equitably and effectively.
📆 2 September 2025
📍Online & in person
Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
Join us to discuss how we can bridge gaps and implement innovative measures to improve care equitably and effectively.
📆 2 September 2025
📍Online & in person
Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
June 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Swiss TPH Symposium: Integrated People-Centred Care
Join us to discuss how we can bridge gaps and implement innovative measures to improve care equitably and effectively.
📆 2 September 2025
📍Online & in person
Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
Join us to discuss how we can bridge gaps and implement innovative measures to improve care equitably and effectively.
📆 2 September 2025
📍Online & in person
Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
State Secretary Martina Hirayama shared her perspective on the global risks facing #Switzerland ’s #education, #research and #innovation landscape – and why partnerships and institutions like Swiss TPH are more important than ever.
Read the full conversation: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
Read the full conversation: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
June 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
State Secretary Martina Hirayama shared her perspective on the global risks facing #Switzerland ’s #education, #research and #innovation landscape – and why partnerships and institutions like Swiss TPH are more important than ever.
Read the full conversation: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
Read the full conversation: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
At Swiss TPH, our people are our greatest asset. With colleagues from 96 countries, we are a multicultural institute.
#PrideMonth reminds us that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not optional but essential. DEI is embedded in how we think, lead and evolve – every day of the year.
#PrideMonth reminds us that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not optional but essential. DEI is embedded in how we think, lead and evolve – every day of the year.
June 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At Swiss TPH, our people are our greatest asset. With colleagues from 96 countries, we are a multicultural institute.
#PrideMonth reminds us that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not optional but essential. DEI is embedded in how we think, lead and evolve – every day of the year.
#PrideMonth reminds us that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not optional but essential. DEI is embedded in how we think, lead and evolve – every day of the year.
Millions of child deaths are preventable – but frontline health workers often lack the tools to diagnose and treat in time.
To tackle this issue, Swiss TPH is developing practical digital tools to support primary care and improve child health.
www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
To tackle this issue, Swiss TPH is developing practical digital tools to support primary care and improve child health.
www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
May 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Millions of child deaths are preventable – but frontline health workers often lack the tools to diagnose and treat in time.
To tackle this issue, Swiss TPH is developing practical digital tools to support primary care and improve child health.
www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
To tackle this issue, Swiss TPH is developing practical digital tools to support primary care and improve child health.
www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
Meet our alumni Ariana Bytyci Katanolli who is passionate about bridging research & policy to create smarter healthcare solutions in Kosovo 🇽🇰
Read the full interview: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
#Data #PublicHealth
Read the full interview: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
#Data #PublicHealth
May 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Meet our alumni Ariana Bytyci Katanolli who is passionate about bridging research & policy to create smarter healthcare solutions in Kosovo 🇽🇰
Read the full interview: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
#Data #PublicHealth
Read the full interview: www.swisstph.ch/en/impact-st...
#Data #PublicHealth
Abstract submissions are open for the Beat the Heat: Conference 2025 on 28 Aug at Swiss TPH in Allschwil.
Topics: urban heat & health, mitigation, monitoring, modelling.
Deadline: 16 May
Info & submission:
www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
Topics: urban heat & health, mitigation, monitoring, modelling.
Deadline: 16 May
Info & submission:
www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
April 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Abstract submissions are open for the Beat the Heat: Conference 2025 on 28 Aug at Swiss TPH in Allschwil.
Topics: urban heat & health, mitigation, monitoring, modelling.
Deadline: 16 May
Info & submission:
www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
Topics: urban heat & health, mitigation, monitoring, modelling.
Deadline: 16 May
Info & submission:
www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
This #WorldHealthDay, we spotlight a new AI-powered chat bot supporting #midwives in Zanzibar📱
🤰It provides real-time, evidence-based guidance to provide high quality maternal & newborn care.
A joint project by Swiss TPH, #EPFL & @d-tree.bsky.social
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/...
🤰It provides real-time, evidence-based guidance to provide high quality maternal & newborn care.
A joint project by Swiss TPH, #EPFL & @d-tree.bsky.social
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/...
April 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This #WorldHealthDay, we spotlight a new AI-powered chat bot supporting #midwives in Zanzibar📱
🤰It provides real-time, evidence-based guidance to provide high quality maternal & newborn care.
A joint project by Swiss TPH, #EPFL & @d-tree.bsky.social
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/...
🤰It provides real-time, evidence-based guidance to provide high quality maternal & newborn care.
A joint project by Swiss TPH, #EPFL & @d-tree.bsky.social
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/...
Swiss TPH coordinates the RBM Partnership Working Groups on Vector Control (VCWG) and Multisectoral Action (MSWG). Join our events to advance the fight against #malaria!
🔹 20th Annual RBM VCWG Meeting, 3-5 March 2025: bit.ly/4g0ANj7
🔹 7th Annual RBM MSWG Meeting, 6-8 March 2025: bit.ly/3PWECeo
🔹 20th Annual RBM VCWG Meeting, 3-5 March 2025: bit.ly/4g0ANj7
🔹 7th Annual RBM MSWG Meeting, 6-8 March 2025: bit.ly/3PWECeo
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Swiss TPH coordinates the RBM Partnership Working Groups on Vector Control (VCWG) and Multisectoral Action (MSWG). Join our events to advance the fight against #malaria!
🔹 20th Annual RBM VCWG Meeting, 3-5 March 2025: bit.ly/4g0ANj7
🔹 7th Annual RBM MSWG Meeting, 6-8 March 2025: bit.ly/3PWECeo
🔹 20th Annual RBM VCWG Meeting, 3-5 March 2025: bit.ly/4g0ANj7
🔹 7th Annual RBM MSWG Meeting, 6-8 March 2025: bit.ly/3PWECeo
📊 We recently tested how Generative #AI performs as a standalone analyst versus a collaborator with humans in epidemiological data analysis.
Find out more: www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/...
Find out more: www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/...
January 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
📊 We recently tested how Generative #AI performs as a standalone analyst versus a collaborator with humans in epidemiological data analysis.
Find out more: www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/...
Find out more: www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/...
Happy holidays and a happy New Year!
As the year 2024 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership.
We are excited to continue this meaningful journey together in the coming year, striving for a healthier future for all.
As the year 2024 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership.
We are excited to continue this meaningful journey together in the coming year, striving for a healthier future for all.
December 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Happy holidays and a happy New Year!
As the year 2024 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership.
We are excited to continue this meaningful journey together in the coming year, striving for a healthier future for all.
As the year 2024 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership.
We are excited to continue this meaningful journey together in the coming year, striving for a healthier future for all.
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is critical for infant health, but economic pressures often force mothers to stop early.
A study by Swiss TPH & the Lao Tropical and Public Health institute in Lao PDR found that financial support increases breastfeeding rates by 5 times.
shorturl.at/F6STm
A study by Swiss TPH & the Lao Tropical and Public Health institute in Lao PDR found that financial support increases breastfeeding rates by 5 times.
shorturl.at/F6STm
December 17, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is critical for infant health, but economic pressures often force mothers to stop early.
A study by Swiss TPH & the Lao Tropical and Public Health institute in Lao PDR found that financial support increases breastfeeding rates by 5 times.
shorturl.at/F6STm
A study by Swiss TPH & the Lao Tropical and Public Health institute in Lao PDR found that financial support increases breastfeeding rates by 5 times.
shorturl.at/F6STm
Congratulations to all 34 #PhD students who graduated in 2024! 🎓👏
Your commitment and research to improving global health is remarkable. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to stay connected through partnerships and the alumni network!
Your commitment and research to improving global health is remarkable. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to stay connected through partnerships and the alumni network!
December 12, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Congratulations to all 34 #PhD students who graduated in 2024! 🎓👏
Your commitment and research to improving global health is remarkable. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to stay connected through partnerships and the alumni network!
Your commitment and research to improving global health is remarkable. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to stay connected through partnerships and the alumni network!
December 6, 2024 at 2:39 PM
In an new report on the #OneHealth approach in the EU, scientists urge the @ec.europa.eu to adopt integrated health policies, connecting the health of humans, animals & the environment. 🧩🌎
Swiss TPH contributed to these recommendations by co-leading the Evidence Review Report.
More: bit.ly/4iqWZFw
Swiss TPH contributed to these recommendations by co-leading the Evidence Review Report.
More: bit.ly/4iqWZFw
December 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
In an new report on the #OneHealth approach in the EU, scientists urge the @ec.europa.eu to adopt integrated health policies, connecting the health of humans, animals & the environment. 🧩🌎
Swiss TPH contributed to these recommendations by co-leading the Evidence Review Report.
More: bit.ly/4iqWZFw
Swiss TPH contributed to these recommendations by co-leading the Evidence Review Report.
More: bit.ly/4iqWZFw
The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development but many children still lack adequate support.
In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.
In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.
November 22, 2024 at 8:08 AM
The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development but many children still lack adequate support.
In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.
In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.
What an inspiring day at our Women & Gender in #GlobalHealth symposium! 💡
Participants from academia, international organisations & the private sector discussed how gender can be better integrated into global health research, policy & practice.
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
Participants from academia, international organisations & the private sector discussed how gender can be better integrated into global health research, policy & practice.
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
November 22, 2024 at 7:38 AM
What an inspiring day at our Women & Gender in #GlobalHealth symposium! 💡
Participants from academia, international organisations & the private sector discussed how gender can be better integrated into global health research, policy & practice.
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
Participants from academia, international organisations & the private sector discussed how gender can be better integrated into global health research, policy & practice.
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
First snow at Swiss TPH headquarters! ❄️
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
First snow at Swiss TPH headquarters! ❄️
📢Join us on 20 September for our symposium on #Noma, a devastating disease mainly affecting children in extreme poverty. Recently recognized as a #NTD by the WHO, we aim to unite experts & stakeholders to set a common research agenda.
🔗Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
🔗Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
July 4, 2024 at 2:22 PM
📢Join us on 20 September for our symposium on #Noma, a devastating disease mainly affecting children in extreme poverty. Recently recognized as a #NTD by the WHO, we aim to unite experts & stakeholders to set a common research agenda.
🔗Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
🔗Register here: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve...
We are very excited to launch our new alumni network – #AlumNet – today! 🥳
The AlumNet is our growing alumni network. Join us & become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making the world a healthier place!
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
The AlumNet is our growing alumni network. Join us & become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making the world a healthier place!
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
June 6, 2024 at 7:55 AM
We are very excited to launch our new alumni network – #AlumNet – today! 🥳
The AlumNet is our growing alumni network. Join us & become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making the world a healthier place!
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
The AlumNet is our growing alumni network. Join us & become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making the world a healthier place!
Read more: www.swisstph.ch/en/news/news...
At Swiss TPH, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. This month and every month, we strive towards unity in diversity, and are proud to support our LGBTQ+ employees, students, and their communities.
#PrideMonth #Diversity #LGBTQ
#PrideMonth #Diversity #LGBTQ
June 4, 2024 at 11:32 AM
At Swiss TPH, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. This month and every month, we strive towards unity in diversity, and are proud to support our LGBTQ+ employees, students, and their communities.
#PrideMonth #Diversity #LGBTQ
#PrideMonth #Diversity #LGBTQ
HPV Awareness Day: Recent study assessed the accuracy of 3 screening tests in detecting cervical pre-cancer in women living with HIV in Zambia.
The authors found that hrHPV testing, gynocular colposcopy & VIA performed poorly as stand-alone screening tests
🔗 bit.ly/4bQaefo
The authors found that hrHPV testing, gynocular colposcopy & VIA performed poorly as stand-alone screening tests
🔗 bit.ly/4bQaefo
March 4, 2024 at 1:32 PM
HPV Awareness Day: Recent study assessed the accuracy of 3 screening tests in detecting cervical pre-cancer in women living with HIV in Zambia.
The authors found that hrHPV testing, gynocular colposcopy & VIA performed poorly as stand-alone screening tests
🔗 bit.ly/4bQaefo
The authors found that hrHPV testing, gynocular colposcopy & VIA performed poorly as stand-alone screening tests
🔗 bit.ly/4bQaefo