German Government Cuts Funding for WHO Pandemic Early Warning Center in BerlinTue 13th Jan, 2026The German federal government has announced a significant reduction in its financial support for the Berlin-based World Health Organization (WHO) Center for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. The budget cuts, while forming a minor part of the federal government's overall expenditure, are seen by health experts as having potentially large repercussions for global health security. Although no immediate staff reductions are planned, several projects, including collaborative research with prominent German health institutes, have been put on hold. The reduction in German funding is already impacting international collaborations. These nationwide budgetary decisions come at a critical time when international organizations are facing reduced funding for health security and pandemic preparedness.

Source: The Munich Eye January 13, 2026 17:08 UTC