After your trip
If you fall ill after travelling, we are here to help.
Travelling can sometimes have unwelcome health consequences. If you experience a fever, persistent diarrhoea, skin problems, or other unusual symptoms after returning from abroad, it is important to seek medical advice, as some tropical conditions may not become apparent until days or weeks after your return. Our specialist physicians will take the time to carry out a thorough examination to ensure you receive the right diagnosis and treatment.
When to see us
We recommend making an appointment if you experience any of the following symptoms after travelling:
- Always in the event of a fever, particularly after staying in a malaria-endemic area (even if prophylaxis has been taken correctly)
- Persistent or recurring diarrhoea
- Skin rashes or insect bites that won’t heal
- Unusual fatigue, weight loss, or night sweats
Reliable diagnosis, targeted treatment
As Switzerland’s leading centre of excellence for tropical and travel medicine, we have a team of specialist doctors covering the entire spectrum of travel and tropical diseases with their expertise.
Together with the Diagnostic Centre of Swiss TPH, we operate as the National Reference Centre for Malaria. Thanks to our own reference laboratory for parasitic diseases, we can identify even rare and difficult-to-diagnose conditions quickly and reliably, ensuring you receive the right treatment at the right time.
Costs and payment
The treatment of illnesses following travel is billed under the Federal Health Insurance Act (KVG) and covered by your compulsory health insurance, less the deductible and excess. Direct billing through your health insurer is possible.
Full details on costs, payment, cost coverage, and cancellation of appointments can be found on our → Book an appointment page.
