Gemeinschaft der St. Anna Schwestern

10.02.2026

Les soins de santé primaires, une responsabilité démocratique

"Dans deux ans, nous fêterons les 50 ans d'Alma-Ata, qui a marqué la naissance des soins de santé primaires (SSP). Il ne s'agit pas d'un modèle économique pour les pays pauvres, mais du fondement démocratique de tout système de santé. Il est désormais temps de repenser les SSP pour les rendre accessibles, innovants et pérennes."

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09.02.2026

ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to ‘decolonise’ its work

The Guardian "Development charity’s new co-chief executives signal shift from controversial sponsor a child scheme launched in 1972 to long-term grassroots funding."

09.02.2026

Trump Has Abandoned the World

Project Syndicate "President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations is ostensibly aimed at cutting waste, but the inclusion of agencies supporting girls and women underscores the move’s arbitrariness and vindictiveness. It will have dire consequences for people around the world"

09.02.2026

Maternal and Child Nutrition Backslides: WHO Report Reveals

Health Policy Watch The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board faced a grim reckoning on Thursday in a report detailing how global progress on maternal, infant and child nutrition has largely stalled or even regressed. Notably, six critical nutrition targets remain “off track,” with rising rates of anaemia and childhood obesity sliding back, threatening to reverse years of development gains, according to a report reviewed by the EB.

02. March 2026 – Swiss TPH, Allschwil, Schweiz

Short Course: Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Anmeldefrist: Spätestens 4 Wochen vor Kursbeginn, kurzfristige Bewerbungen werden angenommen

Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut (Swiss TPH) Der Kurs Internationale Zusammenarbeit vermittelt die Grundlagen soziokultureller, kulturgeographischer und ökologischer Zusammenhänge im globalen Kontext. Dabei richten sich die ersten beiden Kurswochen (Blockkurs Vernetzte Welt) sowohl an Personen, die primär in der Schweiz/Europa tätig sind, als auch an Personen, die sich auf die internationale Zusammenarbeit im weiteren Sinne vorbereiten möchten. Beide Tätigkeitsfelder sind mit Themen wie Kultur-Religion-Gesellschaft, interkulturelle Kommunikation und Migration konfrontiert.

11. March 2026 – online

Online Information Session: MBA in International Health Managment - Application

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Unleash the full potential of your management and leadership skills in global health and shape the future landscape of health! Join the information session to explore how the flexible programme can support your career goals, meet the Study Directors, and ask your questions.

23. February 2026 – Swiss TPH, Allschwil, Switzerland und online

Short Course:Leadership (LEAD)

Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut (Swiss TPH) Leadership is a vital part of achieving international health goals and is critical to the success of efforts to reduce inequality and improve health. However, the rapidly changing environment and huge variations in available health resources make leadership in health a complex and constantly evolving issue. This course seeks to impart key concepts and experiences of leadership in health to those engaged in or entering public and international health roles basing it on leadership theories, professional leadership reflective practice based on self-awareness of personality traits as well as ability to deal with power and distance, solve conflicts and collaborate with stakeholders across sectors for the population health benefit.

06.02.2026

Spain to Restrict Social Media Access as Evidence Mounts of Health Harms for Children

Health Policy Watch "Spain announced this week that it would tighten its social media laws, aiming to ban access for children under the age of 16 as part of a global tide against electronic platforms. Last year, Australia became the first country to restrict social media for children, while French lawmakers voted to follow suit last month. So far, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Greece and India are considering similar moves, while German lawmakers are considering a digital law to contain the anti-competitive behaviour of global digital platforms."

06.02.2026

Health data governance is an enabler for AI ambitions

devex Opinion: The upcoming World Health Assembly can accelerate the responsible use of artificial intelligence in health by grounding action in the ethical and responsible access and use of health data.

News Flash Med in Switzerland #77

05.02.2026

Why drug discovery and development matters for the future of NTDs

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Over the past two decades, global efforts against NTDs have reduced disease burden and improved people’s health and well-being in many settings. What comes next will depend on whether we have the tools – such as safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines and development pipelines – needed to build on these gains and extend them further. On World NTD Day 2026, Swiss TPH Director Jürg Utzinger reflects on why drug discovery and development remain central to the future of NTDs, and what this means for the road ahead.

Med in Switzerland #177

February 2026

Ils s'occupent de leurs proches - qui s'occupe d'eux ?

Ce qu'il faut pour que les proches aidants soient vus et soutenus

Lorsque nous pensons aux soins des membres de la famille, nous avons généralement en tête l'image d'un parent s'occupant d'un enfant malade. Mais il existe aussi des cas où c'est l'inverse. Environ 8% des enfants et des jeunes en Suisse soignent leurs parents ou d'autres proches. En tant que jeunes proches aidants ("Young Carers"), ils assument une grande responsabilité - et sacrifient ainsi leur enfance.

05.02.2026

Ukraine Features in WHO Emergencies Debate as Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi

Health Policy Watch "Ukraine and its front-line allies unleashed a storm of criticism over Russia’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s energy and health infrastructure in WHO’s Executive Board meeting Wednesday – condemning the Russian Federation for “weaponizing winter to make cities go dark, hospitals fail and civilians suffer.”"

05.02.2026

Gaza: garantir la prise en charge médicale

Croix-Rouge Suisse La situation humanitaire dans la bande de Gaza est précaire. La population civile souffre terriblement des conséquences du conflit et n’a pratiquement plus accès à une prise en charge médicale. Les conditions hivernales ajoutent encore à la détresse des habitantes et habitants. La Croix-Rouge suisse (CRS) soutient le travail du Croissant-Rouge palestinien (CRP) sur place.

05.02.2026

Enfant en situation de handicap à Gaza : La vie de Basheer bouleversée par les bombes.

Handicap international "À 11 ans, l’histoire de Basheer à Gaza met en lumière le quotidien des enfants handicapés sous les bombes. Elle souligne aussi l'importance des ONG, telles que Handicap International, qui agissent pour leur redonner une vie normale."

05.02.2026

53 ONG internationales, dont Handicap International, avertissent que les récentes mesures d’enregistrement d’Israël entraveront une action humanitaire cruciale

Handicap international "Les organisations humanitaires internationales opérant en territoire palestinien occupé avertissent que les récentes mesures d’enregistrement imposées par Israël menacent de mettre un terme à leurs opérations, à un moment où les civils font face à des besoins humanitaires aigus et généralisés, malgré le cessez-le-feu à Gaza. "

05.02.2026

La Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC) prend position en soutien du peuple palestinien

Centrale Sanitaire Suisse Romande (CSSR) Alors qu'en 2026 l’impérialisme reprend son envol et le néocolonialisme ne faiblit pas, provoquant des violences sans fin, la CSSR souhaite annoncer une prise de position solidaire approuvée lors de la dernière assemblée générale de la Fédération genevoise de coopération. Les associations membres ont décidé de dénoncer le génocide en cours à Gaza et marquer leur soutien au peuple palestinien. Nous encourageons toutes les associations et fédérations suisses à suivre l'exemple!

05.02.2026

La CRS renforce son aide pour l’Ukraine après les attaques massives contre les infrastructures énergétiques

Croix-Rouge Suisse La Croix-Rouge suisse renforce son aide pour l’Ukraine. Elle soutient la Croix-Rouge ukrainienne qui met en place des espaces chauffés et des solutions énergétiques mobiles, distribue des repas chauds et assiste les personnes les plus vulnérables. Dans tout le pays, des centaines de milliers de personnes se retrouvent sans électricité, sans chauffage et sans eau, par des températures hivernales qui peuvent descendre jusqu’à -20°C.

03.02.2026

WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settings

World Health Organization "The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care. In 2025, WHO and partners supported 30 million people funded through its annual emergency appeal. These resources helped deliver life-saving vaccination to 5.3 million children, enabled 53 million health consultations, supported more than 8000 health facilities, and facilitated the deployment of 1370 mobile clinics."

03.02.2026

US exit and funding crisis loom over WHO executive board meeting

Geneva Solutions "States will stare down a funding cliff and a legal limbo caused by Washington’s messy departure at the World Health Organization’s executive board meeting this week in Geneva."

30.01.2026

Communities unite to address stigma and discrimination affecting people with neglected tropical diseases

World Health Organization "Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that millions of people living with NTDs continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated mental health conditions. Under the rallying theme "Unite. Act. Eliminate.", WHO and partners urge governments to integrate mental health care into NTD elimination efforts, ensuring that no one is left behind in pain or isolation."

30.01.2026

Cuts leave deadly mines in the ground and push hundreds of women out of work

The Guardian "De-mining organisations forced to cut staff, many of whom were women, despite landmines littering Zimbabwe-Mozambique border"

26.01.2026

Wie China vom WHO-Austritt der USA profitieren könnte

tagesschau.de Der Austritt der USA aus der Weltgesundheitsorganisation tritt heute in Kraft. Damit hinterlässt das Land eine große Lücke. China könnte diese nutzen, um die eigene Macht auszubauen.

26.01.2026

Has the golden age of global health ended? The health takeaways from Davos 2026

euronews "Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways. From artificial intelligence to mental health, and healthy lifestyles, global health experts discussed the future challenges at Davos 2026 amid the growing crises worldwide. Health remained a central pillar of the World Economic Forum’s agenda with leaders stressing prevention, accessibility, and technology’s role in strained systems. These are the health topics that dominated the conversation at Davos."

23.01.2026

World is short of nearly a million midwives, report warns

The Guardian "Shortage raises rates of maternity intervention, while improving access to care could potentially save 4.3m lives a year, say experts."

23.01.2026

Not All Diseases Are Equal: How a World Economic Forum Report quietly reshaped the NCD agenda

Health Policy Watch "The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest report on acting early on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) signals more than urgency. It signals a shift in what counts. Beneath familiar calls for earlier action sits a quieter move: a re-ordering of NCD priorities themselves. Some diseases now sit firmly at the centre of the agenda. Others, no less prevalent or consequential, are absent or muted."

23.01.2026

WHO renews commitment to a leprosy-free world, spotlighting partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day

World Health Organization "Access to treatment for leprosy is essential to global efforts to eliminate leprosy, says the World Health Organization (WHO) ahead of World Leprosy Day, to be observed on 25 January."

23.01.2026

Can digital public infrastructure reshape donor-reliant health system?

devex "Recent cuts to foreign aid have threatened to reverse decades of progress for Africa’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need for more sustainable, locally owned solutions. Digital public infrastructure, or DPI, could prove an essential component in this reimagining of health care across the continent — if done right, said experts. "Historically, many African countries have relied on external donors to fund digital health projects. But these were often discrete and lacked integration with other digital services, making them less effective than they could have been."an digital public infrastructure reshape donor-reliant health systems?

29. April 2026 – 9:30am - 4.00pm, Hotel Kreuz, Bern, Switzerland

Between Drought and Dignity: How Climate Change Threatens Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

MMS Conference: 29 April 2026 in Bern

Medicus Mundi Switzerland Climate change is not gender-neutral - and it is not rights-neutral. As the climate crisis accelerates, its impacts increasingly intersect with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), deepening existing inequalities and creating new risks for girls, women, and marginalized populations worldwide.

Save the Date | Conférence MMS DSSR 2026 – DSSR et changement climatique

22.01.2026

Gates and OpenAI Team Up to Pilot AI Solutions to African Healthcare Problems

Health Policy Watch "The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million “pilot” on Wednesday to “advance AI capabilities for health” in Africa. Horizon 1000 promises “funding, technology, and technical support” to roll out AI solutions to 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics by 2028."

19.01.2026

Most Vaccine Hesitancy can be Successfully Overcome, New Lancet Study Finds

Health Policy Watch "Fears over the side effects of COVID-19 jabs, which led to initial vaccine hesitancy, mostly gave way to acceptance in the course of the pandemic, with only a small minority remaining unvaccinated due to deep-seated mistrust, a new major study published in The Lancet finds."

16.01.2026

US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts

Health Policy Watch "The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by president following passage."

16.01.2026

Cloth wraps treated with ‘dirt cheap’ insecticide cut malaria cases in babies

The Guardian "Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows"

13.01.2026

Les soins de santé primaires, une responsabilité démocratique

Dans deux ans, nous fêterons les 50 ans d'Alma-Ata, qui a marqué la naissance des soins de santé primaires (SSP). Il ne s'agit pas d'un modèle économique pour les pays pauvres, mais du fondement démocratique de tout système de santé. Il est désormais temps de repenser les SSP pour les rendre accessibles, innovants et pérennes.

13.01.2026

Personalnot verkürzt Leben

Frankfurter Allgemeine "Wenn es in Kliniken an Pflegern fehlt, sterben mehr Menschen. Das ist messbar, wie eine neue Studie belegt.

13.01.2026

How can we tackle menstrual discrimination? Put dignity at the center

devex "Opinion: Existing global efforts to tackle menstrual discrimination have predominantly focused on menstrual hygiene, rather than taking a holistic approach that integrates menstrual health and dignity into broader social, economic, human rights and health dialogues."

13.01.2026

Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world’s worst health and humanitarian crisis

World Health Organization Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. "Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will need humanitarian aid this year."

13.01.2026

Handicap International: Rétrospective 2025

Handicap international "MERCI ! En 2025, grâce à votre générosité, nous avons développé plus de 400 projets dans près de 60 pays. Soins, éducation, insertion, sensibilisation aux dangers des mines… votre soutien a changé des vies. Découvrez notre vidéo rétrospective et les moments marquants de cette année solidaire"

13.01.2026

Les parents influencent durablement l’activité physique de leurs enfants, montrent de nouvelles données de cohorte

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute "De nouvelles données à long terme montrent que les parents qui passent moins de temps assis et qui bougent davantage ont des enfants plus actifs, et que cette influence perdure dans le temps. L’étude apporte des preuves sur la manière dont les habitudes d’activités des parents influencent le comportement physique de leurs enfants au fil du temps, ainsi que sur les différences entre le rôle des mères et des pères. Cette recherche, menée par le Swiss TPH et ses partenaires dans le cadre de la cohorte SOPHYA, a été publiée aujourd’hui dans le Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors. Les conclusions soulignent l'intérêt des recherches de cohorte à long terme pour orienter les politiques de santé publique."

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