“Health data” sounds like a dry topic reserved for specialists, but health data are everyone’s business because they are crucial for making medical progress – and they can save lives.

Every year during the month of June, the LGBT+ community around the globe celebrates in a number of different ways the achievements of the LGBT+ history (LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other spectrums of sexuality). Switzerland has experienced a fundamental shift in values towards greater acceptance and inclusion of LGBT+ people over the last twenty years. However, conflict and prejudice is still a prevailing topic in and outside the LGBT+ community. There are different identities, orientations and beliefs. That’s why this year’s Zurich Pride motto is «Lass uns darüber reden» (Let’s talk about it). As a partner of Zurich Pride for the 5 th year in a row, we as Johnson & Johnson in Switzerland also continue the conversation and set a sign for equality, supporting SDG 10 (Sustainable Development Goal) towards reducing inequalities.

Johnson & Johnson Innovation’s JLABS incubator welcomes the first Swiss healthcare startup. The Geneva-based MPC Therapeutics has joined the JLABS@BE virtual incubation program.

Over 170 personalities from the Swiss healthcare sector, politics, business, and society celebrated the Viktor Award 2022 in Bern on March 29, 2023. The festive gala honored personalities who have stood out for exceptional achievements in the healthcare sector and who, like Johnson & Johnson, are committed to the well-being of patients.

Exercise is good for you! That’s why the employees of Janssen Switzerland are running through Zug on February 2, 2023. But that’s not the only reason for the run. They want to draw attention to World Cancer Day, which takes place on February 4th every year. Its motto is “ Close the care gap “, which roughly translated means “Close the care gap”. But what does that mean?

How Tanja used her Talent for Good

On 10 th November 2022, it was Swiss National Future Day. The purpose of this day is to provide children from 5th-7th grade an opportunity to gain some insights into the business world. After two years of virtual celebrations, we were happy to this year offer an on-site Future Day program again at eight different sites. Over 200 kids from across Switzerland participated in this unique experience.