Residents of Kilkis, Greece, gathered at the municipal conference center to demand the construction of a new modern hospital. The initiative was supported by the local mayor and MPs. Organized by the Medical Association and the Kilkis Intervention Group, the…
Elena Sotiropoulou, head of the ‘Health for All’ program, highlighted its impactful initiatives during a recent interview. Focused on vulnerable groups, especially children in remote areas, the program has provided medical interventions that have vaccinated over 16,977 children since 2016,…
Greece’s Ministry of Health is set to introduce a pioneering patient tracking program in emergency departments, starting in early 2025 at major hospitals like Attikon and Evangelismos. Patients will wear electronic wristbands equipped with barcodes to provide instant access to…
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced a new initiative to drastically reduce emergency room wait times by implementing smart electronic wristbands in public hospitals. Set to launch early next year, these wristbands will track patient information and wait times, allowing…
A collaborative health initiative in Surpi, Greece, surpassed expectations by attracting record attendance, providing medical examinations to over 100 residents. The event, organized by the Metropolitan Health Network in partnership with Thessaly Region and local authorities, featured 25 medical professionals….
The Rethymno Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health Center is facing a critical staffing crisis, as reported by the ‘People’s Rally’ in a recent query to the Crete Regional Council. With around 1,200 children and their families under its care, the…
Kiki Nanakou and Costas Gounaridis are facing a heartbreaking challenge as both of their sons suffer from a rare condition known as chronic granulomatous disease. After the elder son found a compatible bone marrow donor, they discovered that the younger…
On World Diabetes Day, the Greek Red Cross organized an event to raise awareness about diabetes, a condition affecting over one million Greeks, representing 11% of the population. Alarmingly, around 50% of those with diabetes remain undiagnosed. This year, the…
The Second University Neonatology Clinic is hosting a two-day scientific conference on November 15-16, commemorating 20 years of service in family-centered neonatal care. The event will feature discussions on topics such as prematurity, breastfeeding, and milk banks. Attendees will honor…
Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) is actively conducting free rapid COVID-19 tests nationwide. Citizens can obtain digital certificates for negative test results via the gov.gr platform, requiring access credentials from the tax office (taxisnet). For unvaccinated individuals, certificates are…
The PASEK party criticized the Greek government’s health reforms, highlighting citizens’ frustration with high private healthcare expenses and the deterioration of the National Health System. In response to government claims about the opposition party’s stance on afternoon surgeries, PASEK noted…
A recent epidemiological report by EODY indicates a slight decrease in SARS-CoV-2 positivity in Greece for the week of November 4-10, with no significant changes in COVID-19 indicators. New hospital admissions totaled 538, slightly below the four-week average of 594,…
