Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
The University Hospital is now authorized to research bacteriophage medicines - these are viruses that attack a specific bacteria.
Scientists hope the treatment will be a successful addition to antibioptics - but far more work needs to be done.
The Lausanne hospital is making personalized medicines for specific patients - it’s the only public institution in the world authorized to manufacture phages.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
G7 border closures revealed
More details have been released about security during the G7 meeting in Evian next month.
