Welcome to Health Promotion Switzerland!
HEALTH PROMOTION SWITZERLAND, a leading national player in health promotion, is a public, semi autonomous foundation established by an Act of Parliament (Federal Health Insurance Act of 1994, in force since 1996).
Originally established in 1989 as the “Swiss Foundation for Health Promotion”, it became – in 1998 – “Foundation 19”, as it was designed to implement Article 19 of the Swiss Federal Health Insurance Act. In 2002, the foundation was renamed, finally becoming today’s “Health Promotion Switzerland”.
Members of the Foundation Council are proposed by the foundation and have to be confirmed for a four-year term by the Federal Department of Home Affairs. The scientific Advisory Board assists the Foundation Council in matters of knowledge-based strategic development and the assessment of activities. The foundation is accountable to the Swiss government; however, rather than replacing government activities in health promotion and disease prevention, it produces added value.
The Federal Health Insurance Act requires it to initiate, coordinate and evaluate policies to promote health and prevent disease (Art. 19, Federal Health Insurance Act), and how it is to funded (Art. 20). By law, the Foundation Council is composed of representatives from the federal government, the cantons, Swiss health insurance companies, the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA), medical and other healthcare professions, public health research, and associations active in health promotion and consumer protection, as well as other partners. This governance structure allows key stakeholders to work together to promote health and improve the quality of life.
Health Promotion Switzerland has about 30 full-time positions, employing people from all parts of Switzerland and from some other countries, all dedicated to meeting the professional standards expected of one of Switzerland’s leading health promotion organizations.
Originally established in 1989 as the “Swiss Foundation for Health Promotion”, it became – in 1998 – “Foundation 19”, as it was designed to implement Article 19 of the Swiss Federal Health Insurance Act. In 2002, the foundation was renamed, finally becoming today’s “Health Promotion Switzerland”.
Members of the Foundation Council are proposed by the foundation and have to be confirmed for a four-year term by the Federal Department of Home Affairs. The scientific Advisory Board assists the Foundation Council in matters of knowledge-based strategic development and the assessment of activities. The foundation is accountable to the Swiss government; however, rather than replacing government activities in health promotion and disease prevention, it produces added value.
The Federal Health Insurance Act requires it to initiate, coordinate and evaluate policies to promote health and prevent disease (Art. 19, Federal Health Insurance Act), and how it is to funded (Art. 20). By law, the Foundation Council is composed of representatives from the federal government, the cantons, Swiss health insurance companies, the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA), medical and other healthcare professions, public health research, and associations active in health promotion and consumer protection, as well as other partners. This governance structure allows key stakeholders to work together to promote health and improve the quality of life.
Health Promotion Switzerland has about 30 full-time positions, employing people from all parts of Switzerland and from some other countries, all dedicated to meeting the professional standards expected of one of Switzerland’s leading health promotion organizations.
