Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Federal Institute of Public Health
Health education and health promotion are important elements of the health system in Germany. The former Federal Centre for Health Education – whose responsibilities are now carried out by the Federal Institute of Public Health – has been pursuing the goal of preventing health risks and encouraging health-promoting lifestyles since its establishment in 1967.
In addition, the understanding of health and prevention is changing. Against this background, health education - as an ongoing communication process - aims to enable people to take responsibility for their own health.
This website gives us an opportunity to introduce you to the goals, tasks and services of the Federal Institute of Public Health.
