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On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and in cooperation with Allianz Gesundheitskompetenz, Careum Center for Health Literacy has developed a «Concept paper on health literacy». This publication is the result of a broad literature review as well as a process of discussions and exchanges with experts representing the three main linguistic regions. It is intended to contribute to the development of a common understanding of health literacy in Switzerland and will be the basis for future activities.
Today, employers, managers and employees are confronted with psychic stress at work. The campaign «How are you?» shows how this reality can be countered and offers tips and materials for promoting mental health in companies. The contents of the campaign…
Health insurance is compulsory for everyone in Switzerland. It covers certain costs in the event of illness and supports us financially, but also with help and advice if fate doesn't mean well for us. But how exactly does it work? What does the health insu…
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an agency of the European Union aimed at strengthening the surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable diseases in Europe. The ECDC collects and analyzes epidemiological data, devel…
The Swiss understanding of health literacy is based on seven interrelated principles. These principles are based on the specialized literature and on discussions with experts in the field. They represent the main common elements between the different persp…
The Swiss Red Cross was commissioned by the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) to develop and coordinate migesplus.ch.
