A hospital technician was seriously injured after an oxygen cylinder flowmeter exploded inside a patient ward at Chalkida General Hospital, prompting staff to demand a full investigation and stronger safety measures.

Patient advocates warn that poor adherence to prescribed treatments is contributing to preventable deaths, hospitalizations and rising healthcare costs, while a new digital reminder tool aims to help patients stay on track with their medication.

Staff at Athens' Hippokrateio Hospital told an elderly man's son to carry him to outpatient clinics the same way he brought him in

Applications rose for remote posts, yet housing costs are pushing new hires back out

Police rushed to the scene as the group dispersed at their arrival, and two women were arrested after doctors were assaulted and property damaged

The Greek physician who moved permanently to the Cycladic island of Serifos pointed to staffing shortages, housing costs and isolation as the main obstacles to recruiting medical professionals

A blackout during a general shift at the Athens-area hospital reportedly disrupted critical medical services for around two hours, with healthcare workers raising concerns over patient safety and backup power systems

The Greek prime minister highlighted upgrades to primary healthcare infrastructure, while visiting a newly renovated health center and other local projects in Vari

More than 50% of ambulances in Greece’s capital region are reportedly out of service due to mechanical failures and missing spare parts, prompting union warnings, a formal complaint, and an internal investigation

A 55-year-old nurse died after suffering cardiac arrest while on duty, with Greece’s hospital workers’ federation emphasizing the intense pressure and verbal abuse during an emergency involving an injured child

Pharmaceutical industry groups say an 80.7% clawback rate for hospital medicines is placing a growing financial burden on companies and raising concerns over access to innovative treatments in Greece.

Since the pandemic ended, hospitals have lost 3,000 workers, leaving critical services severely understaffed

Greece is not experiencing a collapse in vaccination coverage, nor is there a widespread anti-vaccination movement among children. However, data reveal a deficit in the completion of booster doses, leaving a large percentage of children only partially protected

A public hospital cardiologist received a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of repeatedly accepting illegal payments from patients seeking angioplasty procedures.

The Health Ministry is expanding specialized care services with new autism, dementia and palliative care facilities, alongside major recruitment plans for medical and nursing staff

A section of the ceiling collapsed at Thriasio Hospital, with workers warning that long-pending maintenance requests and staffing shortages are putting public healthcare facilities at risk.

A nine-year-old boy in Heraklion needs hearing aids for school and daily communication, but part of the family’s financial assistance is reportedly being offset against parents’ public debts

Sifnos, one of the so-called 'Instagram isles' of Greece, offers free housing, travel bonuses and monthly allowances to attract and retain doctors, as authorities seek to strengthen healthcare services amid persistent staff shortages and rising seasonal demand

Greeks pay nearly twice the EU average out of pocket for healthcare, as system gaps, long waits and unequal access continue to drive private spending.

Patient advocates warn that fragmented blood management is affecting transfusion-dependent patients, after a rare blood unit was delivered just days before its expiration date.