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Drug-resistant microbes: Alarm over new strain spreading rapidly in Greek hospitals
An ECDC report records the emergence of a new resistant strain in Greece and warns about the spread of microbes threatening hospitals across Europe – The study was based on samples collected in 2019 from 323 hospitals in 36 European countries
12.5 million hospital appointments in 2025 – Which regional hospital set a record
The number of cases and the pressure on the Health System increase every year – Regional hospitals bear a heavier burden than those in Athens
Hospitals: The “wristband” reduced waiting time in the ERs – How long does it take for the patient to see a doctor, from the time they wear it
Long ER waits have plagued the system for decades – What more is needed
The “bracelet” for tracking patients was launched at Evangelismos Hospital – How the new system will work
The pilot program will be extended to 14 hospitals by mid-July and 80 hospitals by January 2026 - Georgiades: The NHS is changing and getting better
Benefactors of Public Health – How the largest hospitals were created
The ladies' Associations, Syggros, Aiginitis, Aretaeus, Metaxas, Tzannis – The role of charitable foundations in supporting the National Health System – The Latsios burn center, Onassis Foundation, “Elpida,” donations, and the three new hospitals being built by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Major Healthcare Deal: Arab investors from PureHealth Holding acquire 60% of Hellenic Healthcare Group at a valuation of $2.3 billion
HHG operates 10 hospitals and 16 diagnostic centers across Greece and Cyprus, including facilities such as Hygeia, Metropolitan, Mitera, Leto, Apollonio, and others. CVC will retain a 35% stake in the company
World Health Organization: Hopes for increased humanitarian assistance in Gaza
WHO plans to transfer an unspecified number of prefabricated hospitals to support Gaza's shattered health sector
Hospitals: How waiting times in Emergency Departments will be reduced – The full plan announced
The Ministry of Health’s plan revolves around seven main pillars – Current wait times in emergency shifts at major hospitals in Attica can reach up to 9 hours – In Northern Europe, wait times average up to 5 hours
