Day 2: Keynote Sessions

All keynote sessions are at Joseph Deiss Auditorium (Pérolles 22). Full program is available here.

08:30 – 09:00: Keynote Session 1 - WHITE PAPER IN PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

Nicole Probst-Hensch
(SSPH+ / Swiss TPH)

Luca Crivelli
(SSPH+ / SUPSI)

Murielle Bochud
(SSPH+ / University of Lausanne)

Speaker(s):

  • Nicole Probst-Hensch (SSPH+ Academic Co-Director / Swiss TPH),
  • Murielle Bochud (SSPH+ Academic Co-Director / Unisanté / University of Lausanne),
  • Luca Crivelli (SSPH+ Academic Co-Director / SUPSI)

10:30 – 11:15: Keynote Session 2 - REIMAGINING GLOBAL HEALTH

Stephanie Khoury 
(Swiss TPH, University of Basel)

Lucienne Zinsstag
(Swiss TPH, University of Basel)

Speaker(s):

  • Stephanie Khoury (Swiss TPH, University of Basel)
  • Lucienne Zinsstag (Swiss TPH, University of Basel)

Building on a recent Swiss TPH Scientific Retreat that focused on equity, power, and justice in global health, this session aims to bring those conversations one step further to a broader SSPH+ audience. Participants will critically explore systemic barriers, historical narratives, and structural inequities shaping research, funding, and partnerships. Envisioned outcomes include raising awareness of structural inequities, providing practical tools for decolonizing research practices, and strengthening networks committed to justice, inclusivity, and transformative global health action.

This session will combine short input presentations with facilitated group discussions to explore power, privilege, and equity in global health. Participants will engage in critical reflection on dominant narratives, systemic barriers, and structural inequities that shape research and practice. Interactive methods including small-group case analyses, reflective exercises, and participatory mapping of personal, institutional, and funding dynamics, will help participants identify actionable strategies for allyship and equitable collaboration. The session emphasizes co-creation of knowledge, fosters dialogue between early-career and senior researchers, and promotes collective commitment to reimagining global health practices that advance justice, inclusivity, and structural transformation.

  • Download slides here.

11:15 – 11:30: OUTLOOK & SSPH+ AWARD CEREMONY

Viktor von Wyl
(SSPH+ / University of Zürich)

Outlook & SSPH+ Award for best published PhD article in Public Health

Join us for an engaging look at the future of SSPH+, highlighting strategic priorities, emerging opportunities, and a shared vision for advancing public health. The session will also celebrate and honor distinguished honorary members whose leadership, service, and contributions have helped shape the SSPH+ community.

Moderated by Viktor von Wyl (SSPH+ Academic Director / University of Zürich)

  • Download slides here.

JOINT SESSION: SSPH+ & SMARTER HEALTH CARE

Milo Puhan
(University of Zurich)

Severin Pöchtrager
(senior physician at Kantonsspital BL)

11:30 – 12:30 Smart, connected and integrated: Hospital at Home roll-out in Basel-Landschaft

Milo Puhan (President of the SSPH+ Foundation Board / University of Zurich) and Severin Pöchtrager (senior physician at Kantonsspital BL) in in dialogue with:

  • Thomi Jourdan (Member of the Cantonal Government of BL)
  • Jina Hochrein (Nurse, Hospital at Home Clinic Arlesheim)
  • Elisa Heising (Doctor, Hospital at Home Zollikerberg)

12.30-13.15 Standing lunch

13.15-16.00 Smarter Health Care in dialogue.