According to German Health Minister Karl Luttreach, the country’s high inflation and energy crises may force the closure of several hospitals.
“Hospitals occupy a unique position. If we do not respond quickly and decisively, they will be closed,” Lottables said on Sunday in an interview with ARD, speaking about the current energy crisis and inflation.
He added that he will discuss on Tuesday with Finance Minister Christian Lindner the size and procedures for implementing help for hospitals, noting that the talk is not about the establishment of a special fund, similar to what happened in the case of the German army.
“We are unable to establish a separate fund for each sector.
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After the start of the military operation in Ukraine, the West intensified the pressure of sanctions on Russia, which led to an increase in the prices of electricity, fuel and food in Europe and the United States. At the same time, as Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out, the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long -term strategy for the West, and the sanctions hit a serious blow to the entire global economy..
Due to the energy crisis, German authorities may have to close hospitals.
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