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...
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 Federal Government is convinced that only an overarching, internationally coordinated commitment can lower the burden of disease globally and contribute toward making populations healthier....
Page contents Page contents Duration and objectives Focal areas Implementation Work programmes Duration and objectives EU4Health will run for a period of 7 years with a total funding volume of...
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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...