Revolution in Greece’s Emergency Healthcare – Signed by Adonis Georgiadis

With planning, acceleration, and investment, the Greek Ministry of Health is transforming the daily reality of Emergency Departments (ERs) and hospital patients across the country.

Comprehensive Plan for ER Relief and Reorganization

The Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Adonis Georgiadis, is launching a radical restructuring of Emergency Departments (Tμήματα Eπειγόντων Περιστατικών – TEP) nationwide. The focus lies on reducing wait times, improving case management, and providing human-centered patient support.

+15% Increase in Patient Visits Through Auxiliary On-Call Services in Attica

Since March 2025, the auxiliary on-call system at Health Centers across Attica has led to a 15% increase in patient visits while easing the burden on major hospitals.

Reinforced Medical Staff: 188 New ER Doctors – 171 Positions in Progress

Staffing the ERs remains a top priority. The Ministry has already deployed 188 new doctors, with 171 additional positions in recruitment—87 already in advanced stages.

17,670 Citizens Guided Through ER Navigation Support (June 2025)

In collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross, a program for guidance and psychosocial support for patients and caregivers was launched, enhancing human interaction and improving overall case flow.

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47 ERs Under Full Renovation – €97.2M from the Recovery and Resilience Fund

A bold renovation project of 47 ERs is currently underway:

• 1 completed (General Hospital of Athens “KAT”)
• 26 to be completed by end of 2025
• 20 more by June 2026

Funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, this initiative strengthens infrastructure for the long term.

Next-Gen Medical Equipment for ERs

The modernization includes:

• 66 portable ventilators
• 68 emergency kits
• 33 plasma sterilizers
• 47 patient monitoring systems
• 33 blood refrigerators
• 33 intubation sets

The “Bracelet” System Is Changing Emergency Care

A new digital triage and monitoring system, already in use at 10 hospitals, has delivered strong initial results:

• 44,032 patients served
• Average service time: 4 hours
• Fastest: 1:58 (Paidon Agia Sofia)
• Longest: 5:16 (Evangelismos Hospital)

Latest ER Statistics (July 24–27, 2025)

• 4,273 cases handled across 10 hospitals
• Average handling time: 3h 34min
• Example: Laiko General – 203 cases, avg. 4.48h

Clinic Wait Times: Significant Reductions Achieved

• Internal Medicine: <2 hours (Max: 3h19 – Evangelismos)
• Cardiology: ~1 hour (Max: 2h32 – KAT)
• Surgery: <1 hour (Max: 1h44 – G. Gennimatas)
• Radiology: <15 minutes (Max: 24 min – Patras University Hospital)

Adonis Georgiadis: “Public health is action, not just a slogan”

In a public statement, the Minister of Health noted: “Through our strategic plan, we are strengthening healthcare security, reducing patient hardship, and leveraging every capacity of the National Health System.”

Key Performance Stats – Ministry of Health Reforms (March–July 2025)

• +15% rise in Health Center visits
• 188 ER doctors hired + 171 positions in progress
• 47 ERs under renovation (1 completed)
• €97.2 million in infrastructure investments
• 280+ new medical technology units
• 10 hospitals using the “bracelet” system – 44,032 patients served
• Avg. service time: 4 hours
• 17,670 citizens supported via psychosocial programs
• Over 100,000 total citizens impacted by the reforms

The transformation of Greece’s emergency healthcare system marks one of the most ambitious overhauls in recent history, with clear metrics and visible results, spearheaded by Adonis Georgiadis.

Source: pagenews.gr