International

Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

On 1 July 2020, the Federal Republic of Germany assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). The corona pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of cooperation and coordination within the EU – also, and especially, in the area of health policy. Working together to combat the corona pandemic and strengthening our ability to respond to health crises are the key priorities of the German Presidency in the area of health.

Impact of Brexit

For the present, Brexit on 1 February 2020 will not lead to any changes in the area of healthcare. Such are the stipulations of the Withdrawal Agreement. The transition phase will last until the end of 2020.

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Here you will find information regarding Covid-19 in Germany - Reliable answers and concrete information on how to protect yourself and help others.

Shaping Global Health Policy

The globalisation process has far-reaching influence on health policy issues.

European Health Policy

In the European Union, a Member State's health care system is not just an economic and a locational factor; it also significantly contributes to social peace and the health of all citizens.

Health partnership in the Baltic Sea Region

The NDPHS is a cooperative effort of ten governments, the European Commission and eight international organisations.

Patient Safety Summit 2019

Many questions were discussed at the Patient Safety Global Ministerial Summit in Jeddah: protection of sensitive health data, opportunities of digitalisation and more.

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Bilateral Cooperation

The Federal Ministry of Health has been sustaining a direct exchange with national health agencies throughout the world.

G20 Presidency

2017 Germany had taken the presidency of the G20. One priority of the German G20 presidency was global health.