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Bribe: Many complain, few report – How and why corrupt doctors go unpunished

The imposition of sanctions is delayed, and the overlap between criminal and disciplinary proceedings within the National Health System (ESY) creates a long and difficult process until the final judgment

What the new 1566 health line offers – What will be added from September

Citizens currently have five options in the initial phase of operation for "1566" – Starting in September, hospital appointments will also be available through the same number

Georgiadis: We are not intimidated by Libya’s diplomatic note — Greece has already taken action on hydrocarbons

What the Health Minister said about public hospitals being evaluated by patients themselves, and the launch of the new 1566 helpline

Hospitals: Five-Point plan for decongestion – The shift system is changing again

The objective is the faster service of patients - The first evaluation of the interventions in the spring

Cabinet meeting: Mid-term plan, measures on juvenile violence, and nearly 20,000 hires for 2025

The Greek government is focusing on several key issues, including stricter penalties for juvenile offenders, increased fines for parents who show poor supervision, and the National Plan for Demographic Challenges

National Health System (ESY): Changes in evening surgeries, salaries, and on-call duties

"Nobody is left unsupported in ESY," emphasized the Health Minister. "From 2025, hospitals will be paid based on what they produce," said Marios Themistocleous. A €30,000 bonus will be given to new doctors choosing general medicine or pathology

ESY: Free afternoon surgeries starting in November, changes in hospital shift schedules

From January 1st, on-call shifts will be taxed independently – Press conference at 10:30 a.m. by the Ministry of Health to detail the healthcare measures announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)

Operation “Clean Hands” for hospital-acquired infections – Measures to reduce the number of cases

Four out of ten doctors and nurses do not follow simple hygiene rules when examining adult inpatients - In contrast, 9 out of 10 comply with hand hygiene in paediatric hospitals

Private practice will now be allowed for public sector doctors – What does the new regulation include?

The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, stated that the position of public healthcare doctors is becoming more attractive