Schweizerische Gesundheitsstiftung RADIX

Radix is a Swiss health foundation dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention. The organisation develops and disseminates evidence‑based programmes and tools for cantons, municipalities, schools and workplaces. Its thematic focus includes addiction prevention, mental health promotion, nutrition, physical activity and tobacco control. Radix provides training, consultancy and support services to professionals working in public health and social services. By collaborating with federal authorities and cantonal health offices, it aims to improve population health across Switzerland. The foundation’s activities are financed through public grants, donations and project‑specific funding. It operates as a non‑profit entity whose mission is to reduce the burden of preventable diseases. Radix’s work is grounded in scientific research and is regularly evaluated for effectiveness. The organisation also participates in national health campaigns and contributes to policy development. Its services are accessible to a broad range of stakeholders seeking to implement preventive measures.

A distinguishing attribute of Radix is its role as a national competence centre for prevention, offering specialised expertise that is not duplicated by other Swiss health organisations. The foundation maintains close cooperation with the Federal Office of Public Health and integrates federal prevention strategies into its programmes. Radix is recognised for producing practical guidelines, toolkits and e‑learning modules that are freely available to end users. Its organisational structure is that of an independent foundation under Swiss private law, governed by a board of trustees. There is no publicly disclosed parent company or subsidiary relationship; Radix operates autonomously. In June 2025 the foundation confirmed a cyberattack carried out by the ransomware group Sarcoma, which resulted in the exfiltration of approximately two terabytes of data and the encryption of systems. Upon detection, Radix isolated the affected networks, notified the Federal Office for Cybersecurity and relied on clean backups to restore operations. The incident highlighted the importance of robust cyber‑resilience measures even for organisations primarily focused on public health. Despite the attack, Radix continued to deliver its core services while the investigation into the attack vector remained ongoing. The foundation’s transparent communication about the event reinforced its commitment to accountability and stakeholder trust.