Le rhume des foins augmente en raison du changement climatique (News)
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Alors qu'il y a 100 ans, presque personne ne souffrait du rhume des foins en Suisse, environ 20 pour cent de la population est actuellement touchée. Avec le changement climatique, la situation du rhum
Comparison for the effects of different components of temperature variability on mortality: A multi-country time-series study (Publications)
Background Temperature variability (TV) is associated with increased mortality risk. However, it is still unknown whether intra-day or inter-day TV has different effects. Objectives We aimed to assess
Expert Committee Memberships | Scientific and Policy Advice (Page)
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Expert Committee Memberships In our efforts of taking science to impact, we also aim to inform relevant health policy. Many of our employees are members of panels, committees and boards, providing exp
Hay Fever on the Increase Due to Climate Change (News)
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Although almost nobody in Switzerland suffered from hay fever 100 years ago, it now affects about 20 percent of the population. The hay fever situation is continuing to deteriorate because of climate
Closed Calls (Page)
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Closed Calls Consolidation Grant Leading House (LH) Africa is inviting applications for Consolidation Grant. This grant is available to researchers who have more than 5 years of post-doctoral research
Open Calls (Page)
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Open Calls Leading House Africa has completed the call for proposals for the 2021-2024 mandate. We will not be launching any new calls in 2024. Please check back on this page in 2025 for updates. Cont
Vision & Mission | Swiss TPH (Page)
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Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals Our Vision Together, we can make the world a healthier place. Our Mission Swiss TPH is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people – locally, nationa
Comparison for the effects of different components of temperature variability on mortality: a multi-country time-series study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Temperature variability (TV) is associated with increased mortality risk. However, it is still unknown whether intra-day or inter-day TV has different effects. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to asse
Randomized trial to improve children's body composition and micronutrient status among South African Children (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) promotion combined with multi-micronutrient supplementation (MMNS) among school-age children may reduce fat mass accrual and increase muscle mass through different
Ministers of Health from Rwanda and Senegal Visit Swiss TPH (News)
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On 30 May 2024, Eva Herzog, President of the Board of Governors at Swiss TPH, and Jürg Utzinger, Director of Swiss TPH, welcomed Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health of Rwanda, and Ibrahima Sy, Minist