«Liver is life»: an underestimated organ
We want to raise awareness, share experiences and support those affected.
Liver diseases – whether acute or chronic, genetic, viral, autoimmune, common or rare – are not talked about enough in public, and those affected and their relatives often lack active support: ‘We aim to change this!’
That's why we founded the first national Swiss liver patient association – Swiss HePa – in 2017. A central goal is to raise awareness of the diversity of liver diseases. Through our online and offline activities, the annual Swiss HePa ‘Swiss Liver Day’, patient education and personal counselling, we offer an exchange of experiences and support for those affected and their relatives: ‘Together we are strong!’
Next events
SSAI Annual Congress and Swiss Conference on Autoimmune Liver Disease
We are delighted to invite you to the SSAI Annual Congress and the Swiss Autoimmune Liver Disease Meeting, a joint event of the Swiss Society for Allergology and Immunology (SSAI) and the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino. It will take place on 27–28 August 2026, at the beautiful Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. While maintaining the typical SSAI diversity, this collaboration reflects a growing convergence between immunology and hepatology, and is an opportunity for translational communication and research. By joining forces, we aim to foster scientific excellence, promote innovation, and create a dynamic space for interdisciplinary and professional development.
Digital Talk – all about liver: Inquired! Liver Cancer / Liver Tumors
An exclusive live Zoom with Prof. Dr. med. Peter Schemmer on: Liver Cancer / Liver Tumors
Inquired – The 10 most important questions
Prof. Schemmer gives you clear answers and valuable tips for everyday life in an easy-to-understand language.
National Survey on Cancer Care
SwissCAPA launches a national survey for cancer patients and their families.
Cancer affects many people – directly or indirectly.
SwissCAPA is conducting a nationwide survey to make the needs of people affected by cancer and their relatives visible and to initiate concrete improvements in care.
Digital Talk – all about liver: Inquired! Visceral and tumor surgery
An exclusive live Zoom with Prof. Dr. med. Peter Schemmer on
Visceral and tumor surgery
Inquired – The 10 most important questions
Swiss Hepatitis Symposium 2025
The topic of this year’s symposium is:
‘Viral Hepatitis: Micro-elimination among people in opioid-agonist therapy and people using substances’
Digital Talk – all about the liver: Inquired!
Topic: Liver cancer. The 10 most important questions answered by Prof. Dr. med. Peter Schemmer, Schemmer – Worni, Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie
Christmas message for the Swiss HePa video with the Rössli carousel
during the Christmas season, a merry-go-round reminds us of the cycles of life. It turns incessantly – sometimes slowly, sometimes faster – and represents hope, movement and community. This is exactly what Swiss HePa also represents.
Support Groups Zoom Meetings
Next dates:
Tuesday, 10.12.2024 (EN)
martedì, 17.12.2024 (IT)
Mittwoch, 18.12.2024 (DE)
What are your current topics?
You are welcome to register with the form below to receive the zoom link.
… this will always be sent by e-mail about 1 hour before the start.
Digital Zoom Consultation in English
Next digital consultations:
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Peter Schemmer, Head of the Liver Clinic Switzerland, Senior Consultant of both the Pancreas Clinic Switzerland and the Bern Visceral Surgery, Hirslanden Hospital Beau-Site, will address both general issues of the daily life with a liver disease and specific topics.
Use the form to register.
Special: Digital Zoom Consultation on HBV/HCV/HDV
Tuesday, December, 3rd
Swiss HePa and Hepatitis Switzerland link patients with liver specialists supporting the patients’ journey. During the digital consultation hour, Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Peter Schemmer answers individual and general questions on hepatitis B, C and D-co-infection in an understandable language providing helpful information, knowledge and recommendations.