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Government seeks to slash health bill with lower doctor fees

The Swiss government hopes to cut medical costs by half a billion francs next year in a move that could result in lower health premiums.

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Doctor faces Swiss court for cutting off boy’s penis during circumcision

A doctor in Geneva is on trial accused of causing serious bodily harm through negligence after he severed a four-year-old boy’s penis during a circumcision operation.

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Geneva hospital encourages ‘shy’ Swiss to talk about sex

Just in time for St Valentine’s day, the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) has produced a cartoon-style brochure to encourage people to talk to their doctor about their sexual health.

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Man tells HIV patient to use lavender instead of drugs

A Swiss court has fined a private ‘health worker’ 1,000 francs for telling a patient to stop her treatment for the HIV virus and use essential oils instead.