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Greek Health Minister Georgiadis Announces Free Afternoon Surgeries for Citizens in Need

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced free afternoon surgeries for 37,000 citizens awaiting operations for over four months. Funded by €51 million from the EU Recovery Fund, the program aims to help those unable to afford surgery. Georgiadis dismissed criticism of the health system as politically driven.

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Tourist Dies Near Closed Rural Clinic, Exposing Gaps in Greece's Healthcare System

An elderly tourist visiting Anavra, Greece, died of a heart attack just meters from the closed local clinic, sparking outrage over inadequate healthcare access in rural areas. The tragedy highlights systemic issues with staffing shortages and bureaucratic failures, as local authorities reveal the assigned doctor rarely opens the clinic. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis responded with callous justifications, further fueling public anger.