Greece healthcare

New data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows a slight bump in health centers, but the healthcare system is still feeling the strain from staff shortages and limited capacity.

In Greece, as in much of Europe, home care services remain scarce, with only 6.7% of people with moderate disabilities and 24.8% of those with severe disabilities receiving in-home assistance.

Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth, one of the biggest healthcare companies in the Middle East, has reportedly signaled the purchase of a 60% stake in the Hellenic Healthcare Group, and for a reported consideration of 2.3 billion USD. CVC Capital Partners VI holds 90% of Hellenic Healthcare Group, a private hospital and diagnostics operator with a significant […]

"We are concerned with the financial stability of the health insurance companies as well as with the consumers," the minister stated.

In efforts to slash waiting lists, Mitsotakis said the Greek public will have access to 37,000 free evening surgeries as of Nov. 28.