Greece allocates 8.26 million euros to upgrade National Health System

The Greek Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Economy and Finance have announced a series of initiatives to upgrade the National Health System (ESY) with a total public expenditure of 8,263,484 euros. These projects are funded through the ESPA ‘Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021-2027’ program.

The first major intervention, totaling 2,197,280 euros, focuses on the systemic upgrade of Emergency Departments (ED) and surgical scheduling. Key objectives include reducing patient waiting times, optimizing patient flow from triage to discharge, and utilizing digital tools to monitor and predict workloads. The project also aims to improve surgical planning to minimize delays and cancellations through better resource management and professional coordination.

The second initiative, valued at 6,066,204 euros, involves the development of a mechanism to support the economic and operational sustainability of health services. This project aims to provide administrative tools to health units to reduce waste, ensure rational resource allocation, and enhance productivity and care quality. It emphasizes strengthening the connection between the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Authorities, and Health Centers.