Greece reports 5.7% increase in infectious disease cases for 2025

According to preliminary data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and the National Public Health Organization (EODY), Greece recorded 6,851 cases of infectious diseases in 2025, a 5.7% increase from the 6,484 cases reported in 2024.

Influenza saw a significant rise, with laboratory-confirmed cases reaching 2,832, a 23% increase compared to the previous year. The highest activity occurred in January, with 1,103 cases reported, followed by a decline between May and November.

Campylobacter infections also trended upward, reaching 1,161 cases, representing a 25.9% increase. In contrast, cases of SARS-CoV-2 dropped significantly by 78.1%, falling to 113,311 from 517,080 in 2024. Other diseases, such as pertussis and measles, showed marked decreases.

The Attica region recorded the highest number of cases across most monitored infectious diseases, including influenza, campylobacter, and salmonella.