Supporting the victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy

Theme(s)

Challenge

Humanitarian and social aid

Partners

Fondation CHUV

Duration

2026

Locations

Switzerland

Project funding

Didier and Martine Primat Foundation

Context

The tragedy that occurred in Crans-Montana on 1 January 2026 caused severe burns to many victims—primarily minors and young adults—requiring long-term, highly specialized medical care.

Objectives

Support the Centre romand des brûlés, the Cell Production Centre at CHUV, and the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of the victims of the tragedy.

actions

Strengthen the capacity of CHUV’s Cell Production Centre, which is responsible for supplying skin grafts.
Provide targeted training for professionals working with young burn patients.
Support multidisciplinary teams in their commitment to patient care.
Contribute to the long-term rehabilitation process of the victims.

Contexte

Context

The tragedy that occurred in Crans-Montana on 1 January 2026 caused severe burns to many victims—primarily minors and young adults—requiring long-term, highly specialized medical care.

Objectives

Support the Centre romand des brûlés, the Cell Production Centre at CHUV, and the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of the victims of the tragedy.

actions

Strengthen the capacity of CHUV’s Cell Production Centre, which is responsible for supplying skin grafts.
Provide targeted training for professionals working with young burn patients.
Support multidisciplinary teams in their commitment to patient care.
Contribute to the long-term rehabilitation process of the victims.

Contexte

Context

The tragedy that occurred in Crans-Montana on 1 January 2026 caused severe burns to many victims—primarily minors and young adults—requiring long-term, highly specialized medical care.

Objectives

Support the Centre romand des brûlés, the Cell Production Centre at CHUV, and the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of the victims of the tragedy.

actions

Strengthen the capacity of CHUV’s Cell Production Centre, which is responsible for supplying skin grafts.
Provide targeted training for professionals working with young burn patients.
Support multidisciplinary teams in their commitment to patient care.
Contribute to the long-term rehabilitation process of the victims.

Partner

Fondation CHUV

La Fondation CHUV soutient les missions de recherche, formation et soins du CHUV, en plaçant les patients, leurs proches et le personnel médical et soignant au cœur de ses actions.