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...
Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken participated in the discussions on behalf of Germany, thereby stressing the important role of multilateral cooperation. The Minister held a number of...
Embracing opportunities Digitalisation has already caused substantial changes to many areas of social life and the economy. It also offers major opportunities for healthcare: not only 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 changes to the IHR show that we, as a community of states, have learned from the coronavirus pandemic. Only if we prepare for global health crises jointly and in a coordinated manner will we be...
Curriculum vitae Born on 17 February 1962 in Rastatt. 1981: ‘ Abitur ’ university entrance qualification at Tulla-Gymnasium Rastatt; 1981 to 1983: Military service; 1983 to 1988: Studied...
Press contact If you are a journalist, please contact the Ministry's press office. +49 30-18441-2442 or -2225 (nationwide local rate) pressestelle(at)bmg.bund.de Federal Ministry of Health Press...
From 12 to 14 October 2025, stakeholders from politics, science, civil society and business are coming together from all over the world to find and catalyse solutions for today’s pressing...
According to its Constitution, WHO’s objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. In pursuing this objective, it remains firmly committed to the principles...
Globalisation has far-reaching implications for public health. For instance, it favours the spillover of diseases and other health threats across national borders by amplifying travel and trade....
