# Greek healthcare infrastructure and policy developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-infrastructure-and-policy-developments > Updated: 2026-08-31T03:48:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has engaged in several initiatives regarding the National Health System. Initially, Mitsotakis visited Kozani to inspect a new wing at the Mamatsio General Hospital, which he described as a ‘jewel’ for the region. He noted that the facility's upgrades were supported by European Recovery Fund resources and announced that the Just Transition program would fund renovations for older hospital buildings. Further healthcare expansions were planned for Western Macedonia, including a new oncology support unit at Bodossakeio Hospital. Following these infrastructure developments, Mitsotakis met with medical and patient interest groups to address systemic challenges. The Medical Association of Thessaloniki reported significant staffing shortages, noting a 48.9% deficit in certain specialties, and proposed salary increases and incentives to prevent a ‘brain drain’ of physicians. Simultaneously, the Panhellenic Association of Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Greece presented demands for universal newborn screening and improved insurance reimbursement for specialized medical equipment. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets with medical and patient groups Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with medical representatives and SMA patient advocates to discuss healthcare shortages, physician incentives, and expanded newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyriakos-mitsotakis-meets-with-medical-and-patient-groups ### 2026-08-28: Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Kozani to inspect new hospital wing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Kozani to highlight healthcare upgrades, including a new hospital wing at Mamatsio General Hospital and a new oncology unit in Ptolemaida. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyriakos-mitsotakis-visits-kozani-to-inspect-new-hospital-wing --- Cite as: Greek healthcare infrastructure and policy developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-infrastructure-and-policy-developments