# Healthcare service issues in Achaia region

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-service-issues-in-achaia-region
> Updated: 2026-10-29T19:00:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Achaia Coordinating Committee of the Greek Left (ELAS) criticized the New Democracy government for the degradation of healthcare services in Aigio and the wider Achaia region. The committee reported extreme understaffing at the Aigio hospital, noting that approximately 200 patients were waiting long periods for surgery and existing staff were working beyond their limits. Demands included filling vacant positions, recruiting specialized full-time doctors, establishing an Autonomous Emergency Department (TEP), and ending forced on-call duties.

In response to regional healthcare developments, Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous inspected the General Hospital of East Achaia in Aigio to review infrastructure upgrades. The inspection focused on the ongoing renovation and relocation of the Emergency Department to a new 500-square-meter space in Building B, which is intended to provide expanded and redesigned facilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Greek Deputy Health Minister inspects hospitals in Aigio and Preveza

Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous inspected hospital upgrades in Aigio and Preveza, focusing on renovated emergency departments and new medical equipment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-deputy-health-minister-inspects-hospitals-in-aigio-and-preveza

### 2026-10-23: Achaia Coordinating Committee criticizes Aigio Hospital conditions

The ELAS Achaia Coordinating Committee has accused the government of degrading Aigio Hospital, citing severe understaffing and a backlog of 200 patients awaiting surgery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/achaia-coordinating-committee-criticizes-aigio-hospital-conditions

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