“A few pioneers established the Swiss Society of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology in the midst of the Second World War in 1943. They were courageous and had a vision: being humanitarian, exhibiting solidarity and positioning Switzerland on the global landscape. 75 years have passed and the world has become ever more interconnected. Yet, core values remain that are dear to our society – solidarity, providing a platform for exchange across disciplinary boundaries and working together to improve global health.”
“Since I was a student I participated in SSTMP meetings. Over the year this has always been a “must go” date in the annual calendar. Switzerland is a strong player in the field of tropical medicine, global health and parasitology, and the Swiss meetings a constant source of enjoyment and stimulation. They allow our community to meet and network in a meaningful way. The society also offers strong support to young scientists, our valued future.”
“The SSTMP provides a bond between medical doctors and clinicians, veterinarians, medical parasitologists and biologists that are interested in parasitic diseases and tropical health. There is a lot of room for improvement in terms of communication between these areas. The annual meetings have always been a unique opportunity to achieve just that, and the financial support and meetings offered to young scientists in the field are valuable assets for the future development of the society.”
“The SSTMP illustrates the long commitment of Swiss scientists and clinicians in the field of tropical medicine and parasitology. It offers a unique opportunity for an intersectorial approach to the related health challenges. The annual meeting brings together biologists, veterinarians and medical doctors to tackle issues crossing disciplinary borders. In our globalized world this is needed more than ever. May the Society continue building on this fertile ground.”
“The Swiss Society of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology has to be a platform where medical, veterinary and biological parasitologists communicate their scientific achievements and share their experiences, ranging from basic scientific parasitology to clinical management of parasitological problems in humans and animals.”
“The annual congress of the SSTMP is a unique platform where clinicians, biologists, veterinarians, entomologists, epidemiologists can meet and get inspired. This multisectorial approach has been a driving force of the SSTMP for decades, well before the term ‘global health’ was even invented… “
