HAPPY PRIDE
On 20. – 21 June 2025 the Zurich Pride Festival will once again take place on the Landiwiese and we will be represented with a large tent on the festival grounds.
We will be offering free HIV tests on both festival days.
Queer health in climate collapse
Tuesday, 17 June, 19:00-20:00
at Checkpoint Zurich
Climate activist Tadzio Müller, from Berlin, talks to us about queer perspectives on the climate crisis, resistance and resilience. The focus is on the particular challenges and strengths of queer communities in dealing with climate and
health crises.
Free admission, followed by aperitif
From July 2024
Health insurance covers PrEP
From 1 July 2024, HIV PrEP will be covered by compulsory health insurance.
Find out now: What will this mean for me? How can I have PrEP costs covered by my health insurance?
Vaccination against Mpox
In accordance with the recommendation of the FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health), we only offer vaccinations against Mpox to people who have a high risk of becoming infected with Mpox. These include:
- cis men with multiple male sexual partners
- trans individuals with multiple male sexual partners
Book an appointment
To avoid waiting times, please book an appointment. Emergencies after an HIV risk situation are possible as a walk-in at any time.
Reschedule or cancel an appointment
Appointments can be cancelled or changed 24 hours in advance free of charge.
Request a callback
You can also request a callback from us outside our opening hours here.
HIV risk situation?
If you had an HIV risk situation, don’t waste time. The earlier you start, the better the chance that PEP can prevent HIV infection. The chances of success of PEP decrease as early as 6 hours after exposure to HIV. After 48 hours, the PEP no longer shows any effect. Come over.
Vacancies
Want to work in the queerest team in Switzerland? We are looking for new employees:
Your health is our job
Checkpoint Zurich is a health centre with 43 employees for men who have sex with men, trans people and other queer people. You are straight and you feel addressed by our philosophy and our offer? Then you are very welcome to join us. Checkpoint Zurich is one of the largest health centres for HIV and other STI in Switzerland and offers medical, preventive, psychological and psychosocial services. We also run various campaigns, mobile testing and events. Our services cover prevention, counselling, testing and treatment.
