The Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki illuminated its administration building in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, reaffirming its commitment to supporting victims and raising awareness of growing digital abuse
Medical staff at one of Athens’ largest public hospitals report severe overcrowding, unsafe conditions and chronic reliance on corridor beds, prompting doctors to submit a formal complaint to the Supreme Court prosecutor
Police clashed with staff outside Athens’ Attikon Hospital as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived to inaugurate newly renovated emergency facilities
Attikon Hospital orders administrative investigation after a 22-year-old patient suffered severe allergic reaction due to incorrect antibiotic administration, while authorities continue to examine the circumstances
The new national appointment system for public hospitals faces technical issues after massive demand, while authorities promise improved access and shorter waiting times
The family of a 28-year-old pregnant woman who died after suffering an allergic shock from antibiotics has filed a lawsuit, alleging failures in hospital care
The 28-year-old pregnant woman reportedly suffered organ failure after an allergic reaction to antibiotics.
The new digital gateway connects all hospitals under one digital roof, promising easier scheduling for patients nationwide and improving access to healthcare
One year after new legislation allowed public hospital doctors to offer private services, interest remains low due to heavy workloads, limited free time, and high taxes
Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system
A second elevator malfunction occurred at Athens’ “Gennimatas” Hospital within just a few days, raising safety concerns after incidents left staff and patients temporarily trapped despite regular maintenance and official certifications
A new electronic wristband system is reducing emergency room wait times in major Greek hospitals, as part of broader reforms to modernize public healthcare services
The project is part of a broader strategy by the Ministry of Health to upgrade healthcare services in Greece. It is being funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), a European Union program designed to support economic recovery
Starting July 14, public hospital patients in Greece will be invited to rate their treatment experience through a short digital survey, aiming to boost transparency, accountability, and service quality across the national healthcare system.
Starting Monday, 19 May 2025, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – a highly effective medication that prevents HIV – will be available free of charge across Greece.
Authorities hope these reforms will bring Greece’s healthcare system closer to EU best practices.
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.
Four people were inside an elevator which fell at the Red Cross Hospital in Athens on Thursday, reportedly two were injured.
Ongoing scandals in Greece’s military hospitals: malpractice, tragedy, and urgent calls for reform.
Four deaths, a year-long delay in communicating a cancer diagnosis, and the promotion of a 'deadly' doctor have exposed allegations of malpractice and systemic failures, raising concerns about the safety of Greece's hospitals.