National Public Health Organization

Private sector support for Greek educational infrastructure

7 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greek officials visit Onassis Kolonou school and DEMOS network

Educational infrastructure in Greece is receiving significant private sector support through large-scale donations and renovation projects. In Ioannina, the National Bank of Greece has moved toward a formal agreement to

West Nile virus and mosquito-borne illnesses surge in Europe

94 clusters · 875 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece reports first influenza death and rising West Nile virus cases

The West Nile virus outbreak continues to expand across Europe and North America. In Greece, health experts warn that current domestic case counts may only represent the “tip of an iceberg,” as approximately 80% of infec

West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Balkans

28 clusters · 336 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise in New Jersey and New York

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and the Balkans continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, the CDC has reported 813 human cases across 43 states. Los Angeles County continues to f

Greece 2026-2027 influenza vaccination campaign

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece launches 2026-2027 influenza vaccination campaign

The 2026-2027 influenza vaccination campaign has officially launched in Greece. Following guidelines from the World Health Organization, this year’s vaccines are exclusively trivalent, as the B/Yamagata strain has effect

West Nile virus surge expands across Europe

9 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Serbia reports 53 West Nile fever cases across 11 districts

By late September 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak has expanded across Europe, with the total number of locally acquired infections rising to 1,569. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports

Gastroenteritis outbreak in Rhodes

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Rhodes reports 1,384 gastroenteritis cases in 40 days

Health authorities in Rhodes have responded to a significant surge in gastroenteritis cases. Initially, medical professionals reported between 40 and 50 patients presenting at emergency departments daily, with the illnes

West Nile virus outbreak in Europe

3 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases surge across Europe, hitting Italy and Greece hardest

Europe is experiencing a significant rise in West Nile virus cases during the 2026 transmission season. As of late September, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported over 1,500 locally acqu

Public health initiatives in Greece

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Greek municipalities launch local health and mental health initiatives

Throughout September 2026, various Greek municipalities and organizations are implementing public health and preventative medicine initiatives. In the Municipality of Zacharos, social care programs are conducting commu

Greek mobile health and preventive care initiatives

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Kalavryta municipality to host free preventive medical screenings

Greece is implementing various mobile health initiatives and preventive medical programs to reach underserved or remote populations. In the Thrace and Xanthi regions, Deputy Health Minister Eirini Agapidakis oversaw Mob

Mediterranean and regional drowning incidents – Summer 2026

54 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian man drowns near Kavala, Greece

In August 2026, drowning incidents in Greece reached 168 fatalities for the summer season. A significant majority of these victims were Greek citizens over the age of 60. Regional data indicates that Attica and Central M

Orthodox Church religious ceremonies for new school year

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Greece implements strict new nutritional rules for school canteens

Orthodox Metropolitans in Montenegro, Greece, and Serbia have conducted various religious ceremonies and visits to mark the beginning of the new academic year and strengthen ecclesiastical ties. In Montenegro and Greece

Greek school hygiene and nutritional protocols

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: EODY introduces new safety protocols for Greek schools

The National Public Health Organization (EODY) has implemented a unified prevention guide for nurseries and schools to enforce stricter hygiene and safety standards. These protocols address the management of home-brought

Respiratory infection trends in Greece

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: EODY provides free sexual health and STI prevention services in Greece

The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported that hospitalizations for influenza and COVID-19 in Greece have followed a downward trend since the start of 2026. For the week of August 24 to August 30, 2026, E