With a six-point plan the German government aims to help better master international health emergencies. A pool of doctors and medical staff should be established, for instance, for flexible deployment. Chancellor Angela Merkel presented the initiative at the pledging conference of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance.
The initiative she presented embraces the following six points:
The Chancellor’s initiative draws conclusions from the fight against the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The project is in line with the priorities of Germany’s G7 Presidency as agreed with its partners. Germany is thus underlining its commitment to the United Nations and its willingness to accept more responsibility. Civilian crisis prevention and crisis management are important concerns of Germany within the United Nations.