Germany cuts international health funding as it hosts World Health Summit

Germany is hosting a major global health meeting, but its proposed budget would reduce money for international health work.

The cut would lower the health ministry’s fund from €55.9 million to €47.33 million.

Germany has supported the World Health Organization and built global health institutions, but the article says it lacks a lasting plan to guide that work.

Strong health systems in other countries can also help Germany prepare for disease outbreaks and protect its own health services.