News and Reports

May 2019

EssentialMed 2018 Annual Report is available online:

June 2018

EssentialMed 2017 Annual Report is available online:

July 2017

EssentialMed 2016 Annual Report is available online:

July 2016

EssentialMed 2015 Annual Report is available online:

July 2015

EssentialMed 2014 Annual Report is available online:

July 2014

EssentialMed 2013 Annual Report is available online:

June 2013

EssentialMed 2012 Annual Report is available online:

February 2013

In collaboration with EssentialMed, EPFL launches the EssentialTech program

→ EPFL news: All-terrain technology for developing countries
→ RTS news: L'EPFL va développer des technologies pour lutter contre la pauvreté
→ GlobalDiagnostiX Video [1'30'']:

November 2012

→ EssentialMed in the Press

June 2012

EssentialMed Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Beat Stoll, has given the first course on safety
and South context to EPFL students that will leave for internships in developing countries.

March 2012

The GlobalDiagnostiX project has been kicked off!
½ of research funding has been raised already.
An Alliance has been created and is actively working on developing an Appropriate Diagnostic Imaging system.
→ GlobalDiagnostiX project website

January 2012

EssentialMed 2011 Annual Report is available online:

March 2011

EssentialMed has been formally recognized as a public utility organization and has accordingly received a tax exemption status from the swiss tax authorities.
Donations to EssentialMed are tax deductible when provided for by country's law.

January 2011

A collaboration contract has been signed with EPFL.

September 2010

EssentialMed moved into the PSE Science Park, part of the EPFL's Innovation Square.

September 15, 2010

The EssentialMed foundation has been formally founded → Swiss Trade Register.