Politics / News
Interpellation – Swiss National Council
25.09.2025
At the initiative of Lyme Switzerland, National Councillor Nicolas Walder submitted an interpellation to the Federal Council regarding chronic Lyme disease and co-infections with Bartonella and Babesia. The goal: to draw political attention to a reality that remains largely unrecognised — not only the chronicity of Borrelia, but also the persistence of Babesia and Bartonella infections, which are likewise still poorly diagnosed and inadequately managed. Up to 35% of patients continue to suffer despite standard antibiotic treatment, with symptoms that can be severely disabling.
Open Letter to Swiss Institutions
7.12.2025
Lyme Suisse has sent an open letter, accompanied by a scientific report, to more than 180 physicians, hospital institutions, infectious disease specialists, politicians, and Swiss health authorities. Our message is simple and urgent: Switzerland must properly recognise and detect infections transmitted by ticks and domestic animals — Borrelia, Babesia and Bartonella (the “3B”) — which are often chronic, persistent, and today largely underdiagnosed. 📌 Our requests: • a national investment in direct diagnostic tools for the 3B, • updated treatment protocols based on current science, • official recognition of chronic conditions linked to these infections, • medical care that reflects the clinical reality experienced by thousands of patients.