Bavarian Health Minister Calls for Overhaul to Prepare German Healthcare for Wartime Scenarios

Judith Gerlach emphasizes the need for a national plan to ensure healthcare resilience during crises, citing military threats and potential geopolitical shifts.

• Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach has urged the development of a 'Civil Operations Plan Germany' to prepare the healthcare system for crises, including potential wartime scenarios.
• Gerlach highlighted the importance of an intact healthcare system for national defense, equating its role to that of the military in handling emergencies.
• She called for measures to secure medical supplies and adapt regulations, such as easing reporting requirements and adjusting personnel standards during shortages.
• Bavarian hospitals have been asked to review their emergency preparedness, and efforts are underway to train support staff to assist healthcare workers in critical situations.
• The German Red Cross has echoed concerns, warning that the country’s civil protection systems remain underprepared for potential large-scale conflicts.

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