More than 50 suspected gastroenteritis cases have been recorded among patients and staff, with health authorities introducing containment measures as the situation shows signs of easing

A new €300 million funding package will support six nationwide screening initiatives, as authorities move to make preventive healthcare a permanent part of the public health system

Investigators are examining whether the theft was a coordinated operation after a high-value cardiac ultrasound machine disappeared without signs of forced entry.

A medical association says a test referral generated within the electronic prescribing platform exposed serious oversight gaps, allowing questionable examinations and repeated charges to be processed without automatic safeguards

A healthcare workers’ union warns that hospitals and clinics are operating with severe staffing gaps, closed units and mounting workloads as millions of tourists are expected to visit the country’s islands this summer

A new OECD study places Greece among the European countries facing the greatest challenges in preventing and managing chronic illnesses, with cancer and cardiovascular diseases remaining leading causes of death and disability

The operation took place on Sunday, when the helicopter retrieved a sole patient from the cruiseship Costa Fascinosa, which was sailing about 20 nautical miles south of Milos

Despite a sharp rise in clinical research activity, low awareness, persistent myths and limited trust continue to discourage patient participation in Greece, restricting access to innovative therapies and advanced medical care

A video allegedly shows an anesthesiologist at a public hospital discussing an unofficial payment with a patient, prompting an investigation and calls for the doctor's removal from the national health system

The government says the measure will recognize the demanding nature of frontline healthcare roles, while broader labor reforms on pay transparency and wage equality are also being prepared

Authorities uncovered an alleged fraud network accused of using fictitious physiotherapy treatments to defraud Greece’s public health insurer, after suspicious patterns were detected through a digital verification system

Public hospitals in Greece handled nearly 12 million emergency and outpatient visits in 2025, marking an 11-year high, alongside 2.5 million hospital admissions and growing pressure across the national health system.

A nationwide shift toward preventive healthcare in Greece has led to more than six million citizens undergoing screening tests under the “Prolamvano” program, with hundreds of thousands of early diagnoses and thousands of serious cases averted.

A large-scale investment programme aims to strengthen Greece’s public health system through thousands of new hires and upgrades to over 240 medical facilities, alongside reforms in services, infrastructure, and patient care efficiency.

New legislation introduces tighter controls on cannabis products, changes to drug funding, and expanded roles for nurses, aiming to improve oversight and patient access

Deputy Minister of Health Marios Themistokleous spoke exclusively on the MEGA program Koinonia Ora

Two new programs empower patients to navigate digital healthcare tools, understand their rights, and participate in decision-making in Greece and across Europe

The significant donation, by the Stelios Haji-Ioannou Charitable Foundation, was announced on Thursday by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

A new platform allows patients with serious illnesses, including cancer and multiple sclerosis, to collect high-cost medicines from neighborhood pharmacies, reducing long waits and ensuring pharmacist guidance

Deputy Health Minister announces immediate recruitment in the national health system, with 3,000 additional temporary roles opening by February to strengthen hospitals across the country