“Towards Shared Health”: A New Initiative to Transform the Swiss Healthcare System
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The Leenaards Foundation has launched its new initiative, “Vers une santé partagée” (Towards Shared Health), a five-year program (2026–2030) designed to support the transformation of Switzerland’s healthcare system. With an annual budget of up to CHF 1.75 million, the initiative aims to encourage innovative approaches that promote a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable health system.
At the heart of the “Vers une santé partagée” programme lies a strong ambition: to move beyond a system focused primarily on treatment, toward a broader vision of health as a collective and societal responsibility. To achieve this, the initiative is structured around three key areas of support.
The first axis focuses on shaping new narratives around health. It seeks to move away from a purely individual or technology-driven perspective and instead promote a holistic understanding of health that integrates social, environmental, and collective dimensions. By redefining how health is perceived, this approach aims to foster cultural change and mobilize stakeholders around shared values.
The second axis supports advocacy efforts and the testing of new healthcare models. Faced with major challenges such as ageing populations, the rise of chronic diseases, and increasing pressure on healthcare resources, the initiative encourages projects that rethink how care is organized. The goal is to promote prevention, continuity of care, and more resilient and coordinated systems.
The third axis emphasizes the importance of patient and citizen engagement. It recognizes patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals as key actors in shaping the system, valuing their experience and expertise. Projects that strengthen participation, empower communities, and support citizen-led initiatives are strongly encouraged.
The initiative is open to institutions, associations, and foundations based in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva, with applications accepted year-round. Projects must demonstrate their ability to drive meaningful change, foster collaboration across stakeholders, and offer scalable, sustainable solutions.
Through “Vers une santé partagée”, the Leenaards Foundation invites stakeholders to rethink healthcare not only as a system of care, but as a shared societal project, rooted in prevention, collaboration, and long-term impact.
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