National Health System

Greece healthcare staffing crisis and recruitment efforts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece plans 9,000 new healthcare positions for ESY

Greece is facing a staffing crisis within its National Health System (ESY) as healthcare professionals leave the public sector due to low wages and the lack of seasonal bonuses. Reports indicate that university-educated

Spain healthcare reform faces strikes and legislative push

8 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Spain's Health Minister questions nationwide medical strike

The Spanish government faces escalating opposition to its proposed ‘Estatuto Marco’ (Framework Statute) healthcare reform. While the reform aims to update regulations not overhauled since 2003, medical unions are intensi

Greek healthcare infrastructure modernization

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece inaugurates new health center in Psara with staff housing

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has been conducting tours of various regions to inaugurate upgraded medical facilities and infrastructure. In late August, the Minister inaugurated several renovated health center

Greece expands cancer prevention and mobile health services

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece launches free skin cancer screening for general population

Greece is expanding its preventative healthcare initiatives through the ‘Prolamvano’ program, which provides free skin cancer screenings nationwide. Funded by the NSRF (ESPA), the initiative aims to integrate prevention

European obesity and excess weight trends

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: European obesity rates and chronic disease trends

Eurostat data from 2025 indicates that obesity and pre-obesity are significant public health challenges across Europe, with more than half of the European Union adult population carrying excess weight. In the EU, 16.3% o

Greek healthcare worker labor and safety disputes

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greek healthcare workers protest against public health system degradation

The Federation of Public Health Employees (POEDHN) has raised alarms regarding the deteriorating conditions facing healthcare workers in Greece. Initially, the federation focused on the rise of violence against staff at

Chile health system performance and hospital developments

9 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Chiloé Health Service advances new hospital projects in Ancud and Quellón

Chile’s health system continues to face challenges regarding waiting lists and inequitable access, though efforts toward decentralization and infrastructure development are underway. In the Los Ríos region, a 230 billion

Greek healthcare digital prescription and laboratory reforms

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Greece launches digital in-hospital prescription system

In August 2026, the Greek healthcare system underwent significant digital transitions involving prescription controls and laboratory data management. The Panhellenic Federation of Laboratory Physicians filed lawsuits aga

Greek hospital infrastructure and equipment concerns

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Adonis Georgiadis denies air conditioning issues at Attikon Hospital

Following the collapse of a ceiling in the newly renovated Emergency Department at the General Hospital of Corinth, which injured a doctor and a nurse, Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis faced criticism from union r

Public health and blood shortages in Greece

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Greece conducts blood donation drives in Athens and Lamia

Greece is facing critical blood shortages that are impacting patient care, particularly for those with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. The Hellenic Thalassemia Federation (EOTHA) has reported that hospitals, includi

Greek island healthcare system improvements

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Greek Health Minister reports improvements to island healthcare

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has reported various improvements to the National Health System (ESY) across Greek islands. In Kalymnos, infrastructure upgrades were implemented to resolve water quality issues,