Ministry of Health

PM Mitsotakis Introduces Greece's First Comprehensive Public Health and Prevention Programme in Parliament

In a historic address to the Greek Parliament, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a transformative draft law on public health.

2 months ago

Greece to Implement Nationwide Electronic Health Records Within a Year: Health Minister

Greece unveiled plans for a nationwide electronic health record system within a year, according to Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The…

7 months ago

Greece's plan to tackle blood donation shortages

For the first time, blood will be collected and tested in Blood Centres - What does the Deputy Minister of…

10 months ago

"Why should we ALL be vaccinated?" Greek scientists answer your questions and concerns

Greek scientists stepped up to address once and for all the public's concerns, fears and questions regarding the safety, purpose…

3 years ago

German injection of 260,000 tourists in June provides major economic boost

Some 260,000 German tourists arrived in Greece during the month of June, providing a much needed boost to the local…

4 years ago

90% of ICU beds in Attica are occupied by Covid-19 patients

Greece's national health system is under growing pressure due to a worrying rise in coronavirus infections. On Wednesday, the country…

4 years ago

Athens lockdown to continue

Greece will not lift lockdown restrictions in Athens on March 1 as previously planned, following a sharp increase in coronavirus…

4 years ago

Doctors protest ‘suffocating’ conditions in Covid-19 wards

Doctors and healthcare workers went on a day-long strike on Tuesday and took to the streets of Athens to protest…

4 years ago

US Embassy cancels Fourth of July events in Athens & Thessaloniki due to coronavirus

US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt announced that the U.S. Embassy in Athens will not host its annual Independence Day celebration this…

5 years ago

US to give $2.35 million to Greece for humanitarian aid

US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Thursday conveyed to Alternate Minister of Migration & Asylum Giorgos Koumoutsakos the State…

5 years ago

Hellenic Police thankful for protective supplies donated by the US Embassy in Greece

The US Embassy in Greece on Monday donated personal protective equipment to the Hellenic Police, to help keep them safe…

5 years ago

US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt praises the actions of the Greek government

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Thursday received US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt at his office in Athens for talks on…

5 years ago

First coronavirus case confirmed in Thessaloniki

Greece's Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Thessaloniki, Greece. According to reports, the 38-year-old woman is being…

5 years ago

Greek man suspected of coronavirus is quarantined in hospital

A 40-year-old man is in quarantine at the university Regional General Hospital of Patras, after being admitted with symptoms resembling…

5 years ago

Greek school students in Italy on school trip

There is a health concern for students from ten Greek schools currently visiting Italy on school excursions, given the recent…

5 years ago

Greece calls emergency meeting over coronavirus after neighbouring Italy confirms 155 infection cases

Greece’s Health Ministry called an emergency meeting on Sunday following 155 cases of the coronavirus in Italy of which three…

5 years ago

Suspected coronavirus cases in Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus were on high alert after being informed that a private jet arriving at Larnaca airport was assessed…

5 years ago