Greek public hospitals are facing a growing crisis as overcrowding, staff shortages, and a surge in viral infections push the healthcare system to its limits. Major facilities like “Attikon” and “G. Gennimatas” hospitals are struggling to manage the influx of patients, with many left waiting on makeshift beds for days. Doctors and staff have raised alarms over unsustainable working conditions, calling for immediate government intervention to address the shortages and improve patient care.
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A norovirus outbreak in Chania has resulted in 67 hospitalisations, including 23 engineering students, due to viral gastroenteritis. The Chania General Hospital has seen a surge in emergency room visits, with symptoms such as severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Cyprus and Greece have signed two significant agreements aimed at enhancing organ transplant procedures, facilitating cross-border kidney exchanges, and enabling Cypriot patients to receive lung transplants at a renowned Athens facility. These initiatives underscore the commitment of both nations to equitable healthcare and the strengthening of their collaborative ties.
Athens will host a dementia awareness festival at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on September 14-15. The event, “Dementia: True Dimensions vs. Stigma,” aims to combat stigma, promote understanding, and support patients and caregivers. Admission is free.