Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Global health institute integrating research, education, and services.
The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a multi-disciplinary global health institute founded in 1943 through the initiative of Rudolf Geigy. It is an independent public-law institution associated with the University of Basel, partially supported by Swiss state and cantonal authorities. The institute moved its headquarters from Basel to Allschwil in April 2022.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1943
- Founder
- Rudolf Geigy
- Headquarters
- Allschwil, Canton of Basel-Landschaft
- Type
- Independent public-law institution associated with the University of Basel
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Did You Know?
- Swiss TPH researchers focus on parasitology, infection biology, epidemiology, public health, health systems, and economics.
- The institute works along a value-chain from innovation to validation to application.
- Swiss TPH offers Bachelor programmes in Infection Biology and Medicine, and Master's programmes in Epidemiology, Infection Biology, Medicine, and African Studies.
Services
Swiss TPH delivers project implementation and consultancy, alongside travel and tropical medicine consultations, diagnostic services, and clinical trials. Its project work offers policy, strategic, and operational guidance, plus public and global health project design and management. The institute tests new drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines in clinical trials.
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