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The Bold Reform of Adonis Georgiadis: He Digitized Greece’s NHS in 3 Clicks

The Bold Reform of Adonis Georgiadis: He Digitized Greece’s NHS in 3 Clicks

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One Interface to Rule Them All: Greece’s NHS Enters the Digital Age

On October 1st, 2025, a long-awaited change became reality: Greek citizens can now book appointments with public hospital doctors — across all specialties — in seconds, using a unified national platform.

The chaos of different systems, unavailable times, and hospital-dependent call lines is officially over.

 Over 10 Million Appointments – Free, Transparent, Real-Time

“We’ve added over 7 million new appointments to the 3 million that were previously available. We’ve more than tripled the system’s capacity,” announced Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

This reform is not about “modernizing” — it’s about putting public healthcare in the hands of the public.

Today, citizens can:

  • View real-time availability
  • Choose their region and specialty
  • Book instantly and free of charge
  • Skip the middlemen, calls, and… informal payments

The End of the Queue: A Citizen-Centered Public Service

What used to be a process of frustration — endless phone calls, vague answers, or waiting “until someone cancels” — is now a user-first digital experience.

Even in its first hours of launch, citizens successfully booked appointments, such as dermatologists at “G. Papanikolaou” Hospital in Thessaloniki for October 1st — no delays, no surprises.

And starting this Friday, patients will be able to choose the specific hospital they prefer — not just regionally.

 Adonis Georgiadis Delivers a Reform Others Only Promised

“This is a small revolution. One of my deepest visions for healthcare is now a reality,” said Adonis Georgiadis.

Throughout his political career, Georgiadis has spoken of the need to reform the Greek NHS (ESY). Now, he delivers — not through theory or reports, but through a functional, nationwide service that millions will use.

This is a hallmark example of results-driven governance, where a minister takes responsibility, delivers, and leaves no one behind.

“All NHS doctors are now at your disposal — for free, fast, and easily.”

A New Era for Patients – No Gatekeepers, No “Fakelaki”

How it works:

  1. Visit findmydoctor.gov.gr or the myHealth app
  2. Choose “New Appointment” → “Doctor” → “Public Facility”
  3. Select specialtyregion, and soon: your hospital
  4. Confirm the date and time

What you get:

Free service

Transparent access

No “insiders” needed

No envelope under the table

This reform is a bold move that proves one thing: when there is political will, even Greece’s most outdated systems can change. Minister Georgiadis has done what others announced for years, but never implemented.

He didn’t just launch a digital tool — he reset the relationship between citizen and public healthcare.

“The State exists to serve. Not to confuse. Not to frustrate. We made that a reality.”

— Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health

Source: pagenews.gr

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