Bavaria's Health Minister Calls for National Plan to Prepare Healthcare for Crises

Judith Gerlach emphasizes the need to fortify Germany's healthcare system against potential wartime scenarios and other emergencies.

Judith Gerlach, Bavaria's Health Minister, has proposed a 'Civil Operations Plan Germany' to bolster the healthcare system's readiness for crises, including military conflicts.
The initiative stresses the critical role of healthcare in national defense, equating its importance to that of the military.
The Bavarian government has already begun assessing hospital emergency plans and collaborating with aid organizations to train support staff for healthcare crises.
Key priorities include securing pharmaceutical supplies, enhancing domestic production, and protecting healthcare IT infrastructure from foreign threats.
The German Red Cross has reiterated warnings about gaps in civil protection, stating that the country remains unprepared for a wartime scenario.