Switzerland Rules Out US-Style Fentanyl Crisis

Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider assures parliament that Swiss healthcare system has robust measures to prevent fentanyl epidemic.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland is not exposed to the same fentanyl risks as the United States.
There is currently no established 'fentanyl scene' in Switzerland.
Fentanyl has been detected on only two occasions in Zurich, mixed with other substances.
The Federal Office of Public Health maintains regular contact with cities and cantons regarding opioid threats.

By The Numbers

50 times

stronger than heroin

1,000

doses of naloxone

detections

They Said

"I don’t want people to think that Switzerland is exposed to the same risks as the US when it comes to fentanyl, because that’s not the case"
— Elisabeth Baume-Schneider

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Sources & References

Switzerland has no US-style fentanyl problem, says health minister

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Switzerland is not exposed to the same fentanyl risks as the United States.
There is currently no established 'fentanyl scene' in Switzerland.
Fentanyl has been detected on only two occasions in Zurich, mixed with other substances.
The Federal Office of Public Health maintains regular contact with cities and cantons regarding opioid threats.

By The Numbers

50 times

stronger than heroin

1,000

doses of naloxone

detections

They Said

"I don’t want people to think that Switzerland is exposed to the same risks as the US when it comes to fentanyl, because that’s not the case"
— Elisabeth Baume-Schneider

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