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The Hellenic Initiative and GIVMED deliver lifesaving medicines to Greek seniors

THI supports GIVMED in connecting donated medicines with those in need across Greece

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

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

Greece launches free health hotline ‘1566’ to streamline citizen access and service

The new service was presented at a press conference by the political leadership of the Ministry of Health - Ability to schedule appointments and information on hospital on-call, pharmacies, patient transfers, etc.

“Prolamvano” program: 65,000 citizens discovered undiagnosed conditions thanks to preventive screenings

Most of the cases—approximately 49,000—are linked to the "Fofi Gennimata" program for breast cancer prevention. Over 2.5 million citizens have received free check-ups through the actions included in "Prolamvano."

Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits the Ministry of Health

Meeting with the political leadership of the Ministry to discuss plans for modernizing the National Health System (ESY)

Free blood tests for oncology patients – End to “cutters” from the Ministry of Health

On the initiative of the Ministry of Health, these patients can have blood tests whenever their doctor deems it necessary, even on a daily basis

Ministry of Health: New 4-digit number for medical appointments announced by Adonis Georgiadis starting February 1

The option to book appointments by phone will not be eliminated, the Minister emphasized – Around 1,300 doctors from Health Centers are currently registered on the platform finddoctors.gr

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

Theodorikakos on Turkaegean: “The government consistently and across all areas defends the national interest”

The Greek positions were vindicated, stated the Minister of Development, referring to the Turkaegean case

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