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Switzerland to legalise medicinal cannabis from Monday

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:49:12 +0200

Switzerland is set to legalise medical cannabis from Monday onwards, although recreational cannabis will remain illegal. Here’s what you need to know.

Emergency room visits to cost 50 francs in Switzerland

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:49:28 +0200

People who visit the emergency room for non-urgent treatment will now need to pay 50 francs after the Swiss government issued final approval for a rule change.

How much does health insurance cost in Switzerland?

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:06:48 +0200

From deductions to supplementary insurance - and an official calculator to work out your premiums - how much will healthcare set you back in Switzerland?

Coronavirus across Europe: An inside view as countries plot a path back to normal life

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:45:08 +0200

AS the coronavirus epidemic continues to claim thousands of lives, how are different countries around Europe plotting a route back to normality? Our journalists and contributors give their latest insights.

Swiss health insurers 'won't hike insurance premiums' despite coronavirus

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:54:13 +0200

Despite the large costs incurred by the healthcare system due to the coronavirus, there will be no increases to insurance premiums.

Swiss doctors spend only one-third of their time with patients

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:40:28 +0100

Due to ever-increasing administrative tasks, Swiss hospital doctors only spend 34 percent of their time treating patients, a report has found.

How Swiss healthcare costs have 'doubled' since 2000

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:31:10 +0100

Recently released figures show that health insurance premiums have doubled in the past 20 years, with some Swiss households spending almost one fifth of their salary on healthcare.

Switzerland set to introduce 50 franc fee for emergency room visits

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:41:00 +0100

A proposal to introduce a mandatory CHF50 fee for hospital emergency room visits for minor ailments has been approved in Switzerland.

Swiss health insurance to cover some foreign treatment

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:38 +0100

From 2018 Swiss residents living in certain cantons bordering other countries will be able to seek medical treatment abroad under Swiss basic health insurance.

US buyout offer bites Nobel Biocare shares

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0200

US healthcare group Danaher aims to buy Nobel Biocare, the world's biggest dental implant specialist, for $2.2 billion, the companies said on Monday, causing the Swiss company's shares to dip.

Health 'checkpoints' launched to help gay men

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:47:11 +0200

A series of health centres specifically catering to the needs of gay men are being planned across Switzerland to help homosexuals deal with HIV issues, fear and psychological discomfort.

Swiss health giant rocked by insider trading probe

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:40 +0200

Sonova Holding, a Switzerland-based market leader in hearing healthcare products, has been put under investigation for suspected insider trading.