public health

Athens Municipality Offers Free Mammograms Starting October 21

The Municipality of Athens is launching a free mammography programme for women residents and citizens, starting Monday, October 21. This…

19 October 2024

What Dr Fay Has To Say! Why is Lifestyle Medicine Important?

Health advocate, author and speaker Dr Fay Karpouzis talks about Lifestyle Medicine, an area which is becoming increasingly popular.

18 October 2024

Chania Norovirus Outbreak: 67 Hospitalised, Including 23 Engineering Students

A norovirus outbreak in Chania has resulted in 67 hospitalisations, including 23 engineering students, due to viral gastroenteritis. The Chania…

16 October 2024

Emergency Shutdown at Hamburg Station Amid Marburg Virus Fears

Two passengers suspected of carrying the deadly Marburg virus have led to an emergency shutdown at Hamburg Station, raising alarm…

3 October 2024

West Nile Virus Death Toll in Greece Reaches 30, Authorities Urge Caution

The death toll from West Nile virus (WNV) in Greece has increased to 30, as reported by the National Public…

27 September 2024

Smoking Ban: What Will Apply to E-Cigarettes?

The European Commission recommends extending smoke-free policies to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to better protect citizens from passive smoking…

22 September 2024

West Nile Virus: 27 Deaths and 180 Cases in Greece

Greece has recorded 180 domestic cases of West Nile virus infection in 2024, resulting in 27 deaths. The outbreak has…

22 September 2024

Will Greece Ban Outdoor Smoking? EU Commission Proposes Stricter Rules

The European Commission has proposed new guidelines aimed at reducing second-hand smoke by extending outdoor smoking bans, including e-cigarettes and…

19 September 2024

Australia to Impose Heavy Fines on Social Media for Misinformation

Australia is set to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on social media platforms that fail to…

13 September 2024

Greece Reports Eight Deaths and 22 New West Nile Virus Cases in Past Week

Greece has reported eight deaths and 22 new cases of West Nile virus over the past week, with a total…

12 September 2024

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…

12 September 2024

Eurostat Report: Suicide Rates in the EU Drop by 13%, Greece Among Lowest in Europe

In 2021, the European Union recorded 47,346 deaths by suicide, a 13% decrease from 2011. Greece had one of the…

10 September 2024

Five People Drown in Greece Within 24 Hours, Coast Guard Reports

Five people have drowned in Greece within the last 24 hours, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. The incidents occurred…

6 September 2024

Kasselakis Visits Volos, Criticises Government Over Dead Fish

During a visit to Volos, SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis blamed the government and environment ministry for the environmental disaster…

3 September 2024

Critical Week Ahead for Greek PM Mitsotakis as Key Decisions Loom

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is entering a crucial week as he prepares to finalize key policy announcements for the Thessaloniki…

2 September 2024

Athens Hosts Dementia Awareness Festival at SNFCC on September 14-15

Athens will host a dementia awareness festival at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on September 14-15. The event, "Dementia:…

30 August 2024

Health Ministry and UNICEF Sign Landmark Agreement to Promote Family and Child Health in Greece

Greece's Ministry of Health and UNICEF have signed a landmark agreement to enhance family and child health, focusing on mental…

23 August 2024

Greece to Face Highest Increase in Heat-Related Deaths by Century’s End, Study Warns

Greece is projected to experience the highest increase in heat-related deaths by the end of the century, according to a…

22 August 2024

Greece notes rise in streptococcus cases

Greece's National Public Health Organization (EODY) is currently investigating a concerning rise in invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) infections, with…

17 August 2024

What is Mpox and Why Has the WHO Declared It a Global Health Emergency?

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency due to a surge in cases, particularly in…

15 August 2024

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