Our Services for Doctors and Medical Professionals
With years of experience, we have extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of tropical and travel-related diseases. Our broad national and international network includes highly experienced specialists. Collaboration with hospitals and general practitioners throughout Switzerland is an integral part of our approach.
Referrals
For referrals, please call us at +41 61 284 82 55 or send an email to tropmed@swisstph.ch.
For referrals for evaluation and completion of vaccination status (± for tropical medicine screening) prior to long-term immunosuppression, please use this referral form.
Telephone Advice for Doctors and Medical Professionals
Our experts are available to provide you with advice via our paid telephone helpline 0900 57 66 67 (CHF 3.89/min., Swiss landline) at the following times:
Monday and Tuesday 14:00–16:00
Wednesday and Friday 15:00–17:00
Thursday 08:00–10:00
Tropical Medicine Consultation Service for Doctors
This service is for hospitals and registered doctors only (enquiries from private individuals cannot and will not be answered!). For enquiries about differential diagnosis, diagnostics and therapy of tropical medical and parasitic diseases, please send us this form.
Consultations are billed to the patient, depending on the extent of the consultation, and the costs are based on the standard medical time tariff TARMED.
For medical emergencies you can reach us around the clock at +41 61 284 81 44.
Ordering Antiparasitic Drugs Not Available in Switzerland (Orphan Drugs)
To order antiparasitic medicines that cannot be obtained in pharmacies in Switzerland, please send us this drug order form. If received by 11 o’clock Monday to Friday, it will be dispatched the same day by A-Post.
Express orders for emergencies on request by telephone: +41 61 284 82 55 (Monday–Friday, 08:00–12:00, 13:30–16:30)
Diagnostic Centre of Swiss TPH
The Diagnostic Center of Swiss TPH is the National Reference Center for Human Parasitic Diseases and the Reference Center for Malaria Diagnostics. You can reach it as follows:
Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00: +41 61 284 82 56 or email to labor@swisstph.ch
For emergency malaria investigations: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00: +41 61 284 82 61 (outside these hours: +41 61 284 81 44)
Travel Medicine Training Courses and Events
We regularly offer courses and continuing education events on travel medicine topics, such as Traveller's Health or Reisemedizin Update. These courses can also be credited as part of the FMH training. Visit the website of our clinical short courses for a full overview of our offer.
Under the Events section, you will find all information about upcoming events such as symposiums and public seminars.