Bayern Calls for Health System to Prepare for War Scenario - German Hospitals Need €2.7-€15B for Emergency Preparedness
A recent study by the German Hospital Federation (DKG) has revealed the significant investment needed to fortify German hospitals against potential emergencies. The report suggests costs ranging from €2.7 billion to €15 billion, with Judith Gerlach, a CSU member, stressing the importance of a robust healthcare system for national defense.
The DKG study breaks down the expenses, with protecting hospitals against sabotage and cyberattacks alone estimated at €2.7 billion. Key measures for hospital preparedness include expanding capacity to treat wounded soldiers, constructing secure underground backup facilities, stockpiling critical supplies, and bolstering defenses against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats. Gerlach has called for uniform measures across Germany to strengthen the healthcare system's resilience in emergency scenarios. Preparing for a NATO collective defense scenario, such as armed conflict on German soil, could require between €5 billion and €15 billion.
The DKG study underscores the substantial investment needed to secure German hospitals against potential emergencies. With costs ranging from €2.7 billion to €15 billion, political action is required to implement these measures and ensure a robust healthcare system capable of withstanding various crisis scenarios.
