Paul Zubeil

Paul Zubeil is Deputy Director-General for European and International Health Politics at the German Federal Ministry of Health, where he leads Germany’s engagement in both EU health politics and multilateral health cooperation. He advances strategic efforts to strengthen multilateral health governance, reinforce pandemic preparedness, and support the transformation of the global health architecture. With over two decades of experience in international public service, including senior roles at the United Nations, he has worked across regions to support resilient health systems, improve access to essential services, and respond to cross-border health threats. He leads the design and implementation of Germany’s international health strategies, including cooperation with WHO, UNAIDS, the EU and the G7/G20 health tracks. As Germany’s representative in the High-Level Panel (HLP) of UNAIDS, he contributes to forward-looking discussions on the institutional future of the Joint Programme and the evolving dynamics of multilateral cooperation. His work is grounded in the conviction that UN reform and inclusive leadership, both globally and regionally, are essential to a resilient, equitable, and more effective international health system.