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Healthcare crisis and hospital flooding in Patras

Overview

Agios Andreas Hospital in Patras experienced significant operational disruptions after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the building. The water entered through the roof and various points, affecting the ground, second, and third floors. This occurred during energy upgrade and roof insulation works, leading to the temporary closure of the ‘G. Gennimatas’ building and the ‘Tachyrythmos’ (Fast-Track) unit. Consequently, scheduled appointments were canceled while technical inspections and restoration efforts were initiated.

Following these incidents, doctors and municipal authorities in Patras organized protests to address a broader healthcare crisis in the region. Protesters highlighted issues including severe understaffing, unsafe operating conditions, and the suspension of services due to flooding. Demands include the urgent recruitment of medical and paramedical staff and an end to the frequent transfer of doctors between health units to cover shortages.

Entities

Patras · Agios Andreas Hospital · Karamanidai Children's Hospital · Association of Hospital Doctors of Achaia · 6th Health Region

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Patras doctors and municipality protest hospital crisis

    Doctors and Patras municipal authorities are protesting at Agios Andreas General Hospital to demand urgent measures against healthcare degradation, staff shortages, and facility issues.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Agios Andreas Hospital in Patras closed due to flooding

    Agios Andreas Hospital in Patras has closed its Fast-Track and Gennimatas buildings due to flooding caused by heavy rain and ongoing roof insulation works, leading to the cancellation of all appointments.

Sources

dete.gr · patrapress.gr · press-gr.com · tempo24.news · thebest.gr · thetoc.gr