The medical shortages and the problems for the residents of Elafonisos forced the municipal authority to make important decisions.
In addition to the salary and what is provided by law, as the island is a border region, the municipality subsidises the posts with a significant amount of money.
The mayor, Angelos Tsirigotakis, explains that of the approximately 12 positions that should be operating, the island has only one doctor.
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Thus, he concluded that a monthly allowance of 700 euros for permanent doctors and 400 euros for rural doctors should be given.
He also undertakes to help find housing for those who decide to settle on the island.
