Swiss launch healthcare initiative to improve working conditions of doctors and nurses

The Swiss authorities have launched an initiative to promote healthcare centres and improve working conditions for doctors, nurses and pharmacists. A 'Primary Care Agenda' should lead to a package of measures to be adopted in 2026. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Tuesday, Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider launched work on the "Primary Care Agenda". Together with representatives from the cantons and industry organisations, the minister wants to improve basic medical care and alleviate the shortage of specialists in the healthcare sector. "I am happy that all stakeholders are showing the will to get involved," Baume-Schneider told reporters after the meeting in Bern. + How to fix Switzerland’s costly healthcare system Following the reform of the uniform financing of the healthcare system, which was approved by Swiss voters on November 24, the health minister said she wanted to "take the positive momentum with us". Strengthening basic care is one ...