Lugano Summer School in Public Health

We hope you will join us for our 34th year of mutual learning for change. We will meet on-site in Lugano and online from 18 to 23 August 2025!

‍At the SSPH+ Summer School in Public Health Policy, Economics, and Management in Lugano, practitioners, researchers, and graduate students come together from all over the world for a unique learning experience focused on public health impact.

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Summer School Programme

The focus on public health policy, economics, and management combined with the diversity of participants and facilitators has provided for a rich learning environment for over three decades so far.

Who is it for?

Professionals and managers of health administrations, hospitals, NGOs, and other health services and facilities, policy-makers, healthcare providers, and students.

What is it about?

We aim to reduce the gap between public health theory and practice. Based in Switzerland, facilitators, and participants from all over the world come together each year to exchange knowledge, experience, research and know-how, build networks and improve public health capacity and impact globally.

Where is it held?

This year our programme takes place both online and on-site in Lugano and a few hub locations around the world. See the course and plenary programme to learn more about options for participation in Lugano or online.

When does it take place?

For its 34th edition, the summer school runs from 18 to 23 August 2025, offering courses, plenaries, and several networking events.

Course and plenary sessions facilitated by experts from around the world

Meet the Faculty and the Steering Committee of the SSPH+ Lugano Summer School in Public Health Policy, Economics, and Management.

facilitators steering committee

Chair of the Steering Board

“Focused on mutual learning for change, we bring people together from across the globe.”

Prof. L. Suzanne Suggs

Vice President of SSPH+ and Professor of Social Marketing at USI

We've come a long way

We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish since our first programme launched back in 1991.

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600

Courses and lectures since inception

Countries last year

2K+

Former and current participants worldwide

Courses offered in the 33rd Edition

Courses are offered online and/or on-site.
Courses are accredited by FMH.

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Plenary lectures

Gain unique perspectives and insights on pressing public health challenges and potential solutions from experts working in practice, policy and academia in high-, middle- and low-income settings.