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.

More than half of all Greeks are expressing dissatisfaction with the public and private health system marking a 21.2% rise over 2023.

Public hospitals in Greece will be scheduling evening surgeries between 3pm and 10pm with costs ranging from 300 euros to 2,000 euros depending on operation to ease waiting times