Doctors and nurses stage nationwide protests demanding higher wages, more hiring, and improved working conditions, with demonstrations planned outside the Health Ministry.

Greek public hospital doctors will hold a full-day strike on March 18 to protest low wages and staff shortages, with a planned rally outside the Health Ministry in Athens at noon

Primary objectives include providing high-quality healthcare to citizens and establishing teaching hubs for medical professionals

An aging population and economic constraints contribute to a strained Greek National Healthcare System (ESY), appearing insufficient in meeting the demands of the times