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Medicus Mundi Switzerland

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland is an association of around 50 Swiss organizations active in international health cooperation. Together with our members, we advocate for the human right to health for all-worldwide and in Switzerland.

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · 18h

Digitalization is also gaining ground in the field of sexual and mental health.
What happens when emotional support comes from a machine and works? Lea Maria Schäfer and Eleonore Wallwitz discuss new approaches and their opportunities and risks:

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How AI chatbots are rewriting sexual health conversations

From stigma-free care to synthetic relationships, generative AI is redefining how we access, experience, and emotionally engage with mental and sexual health services. What happens when emotional supp...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · 6d

Was oftmals als Tabu gilt, bildet nun eine Chance in der Medizintechnik: Menstruationsblut.. Wie dies genutzt wird und was das für die sexuelle und reproduktive Gesundheit bedeutet lesen Sie im Artikel von Inge K Herrmann und Deborah Kyburz

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#globalhealth

Die Binde wird zum Teststreifen

Forschende der ETH Zürich haben erstmals eine Technologie entwickelt, die Biomarker im Menstruationsblut erkennen kann – direkt in der Binde. MenstruAI verspricht eine einfache, nicht-invasive Methode...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · 9d

Vous souhaitez savoir comment l'intelligence artificielle et les réseaux sociaux influencent les droits et la santé sexuelle et reproductive ? Alors lisez dès maintenant notre dernier bulletin.

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#globalhealth #RightToHealth

Les droits sexuels et reproductifs à l'ère numérique : faire face aux menaces et saisir les opportunités

À une époque où l'innovation numérique remodèle presque tous les aspects de notre vie, le secteur de la santé se trouve à la croisée d'opportunités sans précédent et de défis importants. L'intelligenc...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · 10d

Möchten Sie wissen, wie künstliche Intelligenz und Social Media die sexuellen und reproduktiven Rechte und Gesundheit beeinflusst? Dann lesen Sie jetzt unser neuestes Bulletin!

#globalhealth #RightToHealth

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Sexuelle und Reproduktive Gesundheit und Rechte im Zeitalter von Künstlicher Intelligenz und Sozialen Medien

In einer Zeit, in der digitale Innovationen nahezu jeden Aspekt unseres Lebens verändern, steht der Gesundheitssektor vor beispiellosen Chancen und großen Herausforderungen. Künstliche Intelligenz (KI...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Jun 19

Save the Date: MMS Symposium 2025
Commercial Determinants of Health – Market. Power. Human Rights?
📍 5 November 2025, Volkshaus Basel

Curious about how commercial determinants influence our health and how we can respond? Then take part in our symposium!

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Commercial determinants of health – market, power, human rights?

Transnational corporations and their economic power influence our health – often invisibly, but profoundly. The MMS Symposium 2025 explores the commercial determinants of health and asks: How can poli...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · May 13

👉 It is time to radically rethink governance through an intersectional lens.

From fractured #multilateralism to deepening #inequalities today's global challenges call for #inclusive #rightsbased #intersectional governance.

Read the full piece here 👇

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Deepening Intersectionality in Governance and Human Rights Agenda

Globally democracy, human rights, and multilateralism have been under multi-pronged attacks, facing severe challenges and constraints. Many are contributing directly to removing or shattering the inst...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · May 8

Wie können wir heute handeln, um künstliche Intelligenz und Social Media für einen diskriminierungsfreien Zugang zu sexueller und reproduktiver Gesundheit und Rechten zu garantieren? Dies und mehr in unserem neusten Newsletter?

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#SRHR

Sexuelle und reproduktive Gesundheit und Rechte im Zeitalter von KI und Social Media

Künstliche Intelligenz und soziale Medien können Hindernisse im Zugang zu sexueller und reproduktiver Gesundheit und Rechte abbauen, aber auch bestehende Stigmatisierung und Diskriminierung vertiefen....

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 24

💬 Will #AI make us more (in)sane?
AI in #mentalhealth & #SRHR: risk or opportunity?

The use of #chatbots is growing worldwide. These bots offer #stigma-free support - especially where there is a lack of access to traditional care or where shame prevails.

👉 REGISTER HERE lnkd.in/e_rVWfEX

Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 24

⚖️ Can #AI truly support #reproductivejustice—or will it deepen existing divides?

At the intersection of ethics, technology & global health, Stephany Oliveros, CEO & Co-Founder of #SheAI explores how AI is reshaping #SRHR — and why we must act now.

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 24

#AI meets #Midwifery 🚀

How can AI support #maternal and #newborn health outcomes in resource-limited settings?

📅 30 April 2025
📍 Hotel Kreuz, Bern
🕘 09:30 – 16:00

REGISTER NOW ! www.medicusmundi.ch/en/exchange-...

Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 22

Léon Salin, trans* activist & influencer, shares his perspective on the power of #digital platforms at our MMS #SRHR Conference 2025

📍 A keynote that moves, inspires & invites reflection: on digital visibility, justice & the future of advocacy in the digital age.

REGISTER HERE: lnkd.in/e_rVWfEX

Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 10

🔍 Can #AI & #Social Media close the #gender gap – or will they widen it?

👉 MMS #SRHR Conference 30/04/25

🎤 Featuring voices from SheAI, clare&me, Swiss TPH, SolidarMed, ESWA, terre des hommes schweiz, HI, IAMANEH & more!

👉 REGISTER HERE lnkd.in/e_rVWfEX

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Sexual and Reproductive Rights in the Digital Age: Tackling Threats and Seizing Opportunities

In an era where digital innovation reshapes nearly every facet of our lives, the health sector finds itself at the intersection of unprecedented opportunity and significant challenge. Artificial intel...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 10

The situation of the healthcare system in Zambia is precarious: there is a lack of qualified medical staff, which exacerbates the already high mortality rate.

Some solutions from Patrick Thomas, John Tierney and Jochen Ehmer:

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Boost Zambian Healthcare: More Staff & Housing!

SolidarMed, with generous, long-term funding from Liechtenstein funders, has been implementing human resources for health and housing solutions for rural health workers for over ten years. The specifi...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 8

Les mesures prises par l'administration américaine contre la coopération internationale ont des conséquences massives, y compris pour la Genève internationale. Nous proposons des solutions et mettons les politiques face à leurs responsabilités.

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Le deuxième « momentum » du Credit Suisse : et le Conseil fédéral passe à côté

Les mesures prises par l'administration américaine contre la coopération internationale ont des conséquences massives, y compris pour la Genève internationale. Celle-ci menace de s'effondrer sous nos ...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 8

Die Massnahmen der US-Regierung gegen die internationale Zusammenarbeit haben massive Folgen – auch für das internationale Genf. In unserem neuen Newsletter zeigen wir Lösungen auf und nehmen die Politik in die Verantwortung

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Das zweite Credit-Suisse-Momentum: Und der Bundesrat verschläft es

Die Massnahmen der US-Regierung gegen die internationale Zusammenarbeit haben massive Folgen – auch für das internationale Genf. Dieses droht vor unseren Augen zu zerfallen und der Bundesrat scheint e...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 1

According to the WHO Global Code of Conduct, Switzerland must recruit international health personnel. However, this obligation is not always fulfilled satisfactorily. In our new bulletin, our Managing Director, Martin Leschhorn, calls politicians to account.

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Apr 1

The international healthcare system is in a profound crisis. How can healthcare professions become more attractive again and what does it take to ensure a high-quality and fair healthcare system? Thoughts from Genevieve Gencianos in our new bulletin.

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Centering Our Solutions on the Health and Care Workforce

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚨 Global #HealthWorkforceCrisis: Are there Potential Ways Out of the Crisis? 🚨

Thrilled to announce our NEW #MMSBulletin offering solutions to this pressing issue 💖

The time to act is NOW!

🔎 Read this issue with fantastic contributions from our authors 👇

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Health Workforce Shortage: Are there Potential Ways Out of the Current Healthcare Crisis?

Worldwide as well as in Switzerland we are facing a shortage of trained healthcare professionals. The global shortage of healthcare staff means that countries are both actively and passively poaching ...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you want to know more about how AI is revolutionizing healthcare and SRHR or how the power and pitfalls of Social Media impact health advocacy then take part in our next conference. we look forward to seeing you there!

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 18

Künstliche Intelligenz spielt im Gesundheitswesen eine grosse Rolle. Neben Chancen gibt es auch Risiken. Interessiert Sie das Thema Fake News? Möchten Sie sich über sexuelle / reproduktive Rechte in digitalen Zeiten austauschen? Dann freuen wir uns, wenn Sie an unserer Fachtagung teilnehmen.

Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚀 Conférence MMS 2025

➡️ Comment l’ #IA influence-t-elle la #SRHR et contribue-t-elle à la détection précoce et à la #prévention ?

🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et participez ! lnkd.in/ebyAFYD5

🗓️ Quand ? 30 avril 2025
📌 Où ? Hotel Kreuz, Berne

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Les droits sexuels et reproductifs à l'ère numérique : de nouveaux défis nous attendent

À une époque où l'innovation numérique redéfinit quasiment tous les aspects de notre quotidien, le domaine de la santé se situe à la croisée d'une opportunité unique et d'un défi majeur. L'intelligenc...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 13

🚀MMS Konferenz 2025

➡️ Das Potential von #KI für #SRHR

🔗 Jetzt anmelden & dabei sein! lnkd.in/ebyAFYD5
🗓️ 30. April 2025
📌 Hotel Kreuz, Bern

Editorial von Andréa Rajman

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Sexuelle und reproduktive Rechte im digitalen Zeitalter: Neue Herausforderungen warten auf uns

In einer Zeit, in der digitale Innovationen nahezu jeden Aspekt unseres Alltags neu definieren, befindet sich der Gesundheitsbereich an einem Scheideweg zwischen einer einzigartigen Chance und einer g...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 12

Global Health – “things have changed”

🛑 Clearly the golden age of #globalhealth is over. The global health hegemon has become a global health risk. We saw it coming – but we did not really prepare

👉 Analysis by Ilona Kickbusch

#USAID @gvagrad-ghc.bsky.social

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Global Health – “things have changed”

'People are crazy and times are strange' is a line from Bob Dylan’s song 'Things Have Changed' released in 2000. It applies fully to what the global health community is experiencing now. Clearly the g...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Mar 12

Global Health – “things have changed”

🛑 Clearly the golden age of #globalhealth is over. The global health hegemon has become a global health risk. We saw it coming – but we did not really prepare

👉 Analysis by Ilona Kickbusch

@gvagrad-ghc.bsky.social #USAID

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Global Health – “things have changed”

'People are crazy and times are strange' is a line from Bob Dylan’s song 'Things Have Changed' released in 2000. It applies fully to what the global health community is experiencing now. Clearly the g...

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Medicus Mundi Switzerland @medicusmundich.bsky.social · Feb 26

🔮Predicting the Future: #AI & #socialmedia will continue to shape the future of #SRHR How can social media amplify SRHR? What innovations are most exciting? What challenges do we foresee?

📣 Hit the registration button & be part of our exciting SRHR Conference 💖

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Sexual and Reproductive Rights in the Digital Age: Tackling Threats and Seizing Opportunities

In an era where digital innovation reshapes nearly every facet of our lives, the health sector finds itself at the intersection of unprecedented opportunity and significant challenge. Artificial intel...

www.medicusmundi.ch