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Health Ministry circular on wildfires: Guidance on protection from smoke, who is most at risk

The circular notes that smoke from wildfires contains hazardous air pollutants, such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which can cause both short-term and long-term health effects

Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension

If the extension is not approved, the disruption will affect only July and August, as the entire "Prevent" program is expected to resume with national funding from September, the Prime Minister announced at the ygeiamou.gr health conference

Everything is changing in school canteens: Processed meats and soft drinks banned, portion sizes reduced

The goal is for the school environment to serve as a model of healthy nutrition

Ebola outbreak in Uganda

According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak was “imported” from the Democratic Republic of Congo, while one person has died

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)

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