Greece health ministry

Workers decry long-standing cuts, understaffing, and declining conditions in the public health system.

Greece hopes to enrich its tourism offering by adding a medical visa for short-term healthcare-related visits.

The increase in cost of pharmaceutical drugs in Greece ranges from 1 to 5 euros, and will lead to higher out-of-pocket contributions for consumers.

Her death has sparked outrage in the community as the deputy mayor of Almyros said on TV that although a doctor had been appointed to the clinic the facilities remained closed, leaving the area without proper medical coverage.

The efforts in Greece are connected to a broader European-wide initiative that is part of the 2020 European strategy for data and the creation of a Common European Data Space (CEDS)

More than half of all Greeks are expressing dissatisfaction with the public and private health system marking a 21.2% rise over 2023.

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis also announced a plan for afternoon surgeries at Evangelismos Hospital, the largest hospital in Greece

Public hospitals in Greece will be scheduling evening surgeries between 3pm and 10pm with costs ranging from 300 euros to 2,000 euros depending on operation to ease waiting times