Bavarian Health Minister Pushes for National Crisis Plan for Healthcare System
Judith Gerlach calls for urgent reforms to bolster Germany's healthcare infrastructure in response to geopolitical threats and potential military conflicts.
- Judith Gerlach, Bavaria's Health Minister, has proposed a 'Civil Operations Plan Germany' to prepare the healthcare system for crises, including military scenarios.
- She emphasized that a robust healthcare system is as critical to national defense as military readiness, citing the threat from Russia and uncertainty about U.S. security policies under President Trump.
- Hospitals in Bavaria have been asked to report on their emergency preparedness, with many optimizing plans to address potential wartime conditions.
- Gerlach advocates for measures such as securing pharmaceutical supplies, enhancing IT infrastructure protection, and increasing domestic production of essential medicines.
- The German Red Cross has echoed concerns over civil protection gaps, warning that the country remains unprepared for potential wartime scenarios.
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