Sleep Disorders as a New Component of the National NCD Strategy
Despite the network’s support, the motion by Councilor of States Damian Müller (24.4057), which called for the inclusion of sleep disorders as part of the national NCD strategy, was rejected. However, we welcome the Federal Council’s willingness to include the topic of sleep in the NCD successor strategy valid from 2029. Given the high health, social, and economic relevance of sleep disorders, we will advocate for the inclusion of this topic in the NCD Strategy 2029ff in the coming months.
Call for Proposals: Prevention in Health Promotion
Health Promotion Switzerland supports prevention projects in healthcare in the development and establishment phase. The focus is on people who are already ill or people with an increased risk of illness. The 2024 funding round is open. The focus topic is sleep. Cooperation projects have a better chance of receiving financial contributions. Do you have a project idea and are you looking for partners? Contact us.
Sedatives and Sleep-Inducing Drugs. Is Action Required?
The interpellation notes that the long-term prescription of benzodiazepines/Z-drugs for sleep disorders such as insomnia is problematic. It is proposed to counteract this practice and prefer other options for longer therapies.
Founding Conference
Annual conference of the newly founded Swiss Sleep Network for experts and decision-makers who are involved in the field of sleep.
Multilingual (everyone in “their” language).
Free participation.
Public Event: “how Can I Sleep Better Again?” You Ask – Experts Answer
For anyone interested in the topic of sleep.
Language: German.
Moderation: Katharina Locher, SRF.
Experts: including Dr. med. Helen Christina Slawik (UPK Basel), Dr. med. Heydy Lorena González (Hofklinik Luzern) and Dr. Albrecht Vorster (Sleep House Bern).
Participation is free.
Economic Dimension of Chronic Insomnia
The interpellation asks the Federal Council questions about the economic consequences as well as the early detection and treatment of chronic insomnia.
Chronic Sleep Disorders
The interpellation by NC Weichelt (23.4264) entitled “Chronic Sleep Disorders” criticizes the fact that the topic of sleep is not included in the strategy on non-communicable diseases (NCD). In its response, the Federal Council acknowledges the importance of the topic and sees the establishment of the network and the strengthening of self-management as solutions. It does not (yet) explicitly recognize sleep problems as a risk factor in the development of NCDs.