The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is Germany’s public health institute. As such, it assesses, analyses and investigates diseases that are highly dangerous, in widespread transmission or of major...
Why did the Federal Government decide to implement the controlled passing on of cannabis for non-medical use to adults? What are the objectives of the Cannabis Act and how does it ensure child,...
It marks an historic success for global health policy: After two long years of highly intensive negotiations, on 1 June 2024, amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) were adopted...
The system of case flat rates has put too much economic pressure on hospitals. Without a change, many hospitals would be at risk of closing. Instead, the Hospital Reform ensures that essential...
Deliberation and decision-making in Parliament Deliberations in the German Bundestag begin with the first reading of a draft bill in the plenary. After that, the draft bill is referred for...
It is two principles, in particular, that govern the interactions within a ministry: Each unit has a distinct remit assigned to it (division structure), and the individual units communicate and...
The world community must become better at preparing against global health emergencies. This is a lesson we learned from the coronavirus pandemic. To appropriately respond to a contingency, we need...
Curriculum vitae Born on 18 July 1968 in Hamburg. 1985: Intermediate secondary school-leaving certificate at the Heidberg grammar school in Hamburg, subsequently attended school in England. From...
Page contents Page contents European and International Health Policy Commissioners of the Federal Government Subordinate authorities of the BMG Open image in enlarged view The Federal Ministry of...
Digitalisation in healthcare Advancing digitalisation is a key precondition for the successful evolution of our healthcare system. Online Health Guide The online guide informs asylum seekers about...
