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Greece’s Government Announces Changes in Four Ministries
Leadership changes have been made in four ministries of the government of Greece after a decision by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Government of Greece Announcement on New Personnel
The Greek government announced today on Wednesday, January 3rd that there has been...
Greek News
Greece Vows Not to Impose COVID-19 Lockdown-type Restrictions
Greece will not impose COVID-19 lockdown-type restrictions on movement and activities again, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Tuesday.
Speaking on SKAI TV, he said that the government does not intend to impose restrictive measures in the autumn and winter.
“We...
Greece
Greek Health Minister Xanthos' Warning about the Greek Healthcare System
The Greek healthcare system is in constant danger of a blackout, admitted Health Minister Andreas Xanthos, recognizing the citizens’ ordeal and economic burden. “The healthcare system condition is on the verge of falling apart and the government knows this,”...
Greece
2M Uninsured Patients to Be Treated in Hospitals
Starting next month, Greek public hospitals will be able to admit up to two million uninsured patients, without any admission fees. In particular, uninsured patients will be hospitalized in public hospitals for free, provided that they have received a...
Economy
Greek Health Minister Aims to Boost Generic Drugs Sales
Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis has said that, by the end of next year, Greece aims to triple the amount of generic drugs prescribed, so as to close the gap to the targets that have been set by its international...
Economy
Greek Health Minister: "Patients will have to Pay if they Choose Patent Over Generic Drugs"
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Monday referred to the generic medicine vs the patent drug option available to patients under public health insurance coverage and to the increased contribution they will have to pay if they choose the...
Europe
Austrian Red Cross Donates Ambulance to ‘Elpis’ Hospital in Athens
The Austrian Red Cross has donated an ambulance to 'Elpis' General Hospital in Athens, which was delivered on Monday and accepted by Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.
The minister thanked the Red Cross and journalists from Austria, noting that they...
Greece
Human Rights Watch Decries Forced HIV Tests
Human Rights Watch has accused the Greek government of violating people's rights and stigmatizing vulnerable groups after it reintroduced a health regulation granting the police powers to detain people and force them to undertake tests for HIV and other...