# Greek healthcare staffing and infrastructure debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-staffing-and-infrastructure-debate > Updated: 2026-09-25T12:01:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, political debate emerged regarding the state of the Greek healthcare system. Manolis Chnaris, a PASOK – Movement for Change MP for Rethymno, raised concerns about the General Hospital of Rethymno (GNR), describing it as being in a “critical operational state.” Chnaris reported that the facility is severely understaffed, with only 60% of organic positions filled, leading to high workloads and forcing citizens toward private healthcare. He specifically noted that the Emergency Department often operates with only two doctors. In response to broader healthcare discussions, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis addressed proposals from PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis concerning telemedicine. While Androulakis pledged to install telemedicine systems in health centers, Georgiadis asserted that the infrastructure is “already operational across the country.” The Minister demonstrated the system during the inauguration of the Distomo Health Center to argue that the government has already implemented these measures under instructions from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Greek Health Minister disputes PASOK leader on telemedicine status Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis countered PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, stating that telemedicine systems are already operational in health centers nationwide. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-minister-disputes-pasok-leader-on-telemedicine-status ### 2026-09-22: Rethymno MP criticizes healthcare shortages at General Hospital PASOK MP Manolis Chnaris has raised concerns over the critical understaffing at the General Hospital of Rethymno, noting that only 60% of positions are filled, impacting local healthcare quality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rethymno-mp-criticizes-healthcare-shortages-at-general-hospital --- Cite as: Greek healthcare staffing and infrastructure debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-healthcare-staffing-and-infrastructure-debate