Alexandros Meikopoulos, a Syriza MP from Magnesia, has raised concerns in Parliament over unpaid debts owed by the military to local private doctors who have provided healthcare services to military personnel and their families. Reports indicate that private doctors have…
The Green Party of Ireland, led by Roderic O’Gorman, presented an ambitious election manifesto emphasizing action over words. Key proposals include a €10 billion investment in transport infrastructure, €1.2 billion for public building retrofitting, and plans to construct 50,000 new…
World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, marks the birth of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. Greek medical experts from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens emphasize the rising prevalence of diabetes, with 12% of adults diagnosed in…
23andMe, a leading DNA-testing company, will lay off 40% of its staff—approximately 200 jobs—as it seeks to stabilize amid significant financial challenges. The company also announced it will discontinue the development of new therapies. This decision follows a year marked…
Over 1.2 million people in Greece live with diabetes, a number that has risen by nearly 50,000 in the past year. At the recent Diabetes Empowerment Forum, held by the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of People with Diabetes, participants discussed…
Eva Balomenaki, the revered former Director of the Pediatric Clinic at Chania Hospital, has passed away following a courageous fight against cancer. Known for her dedication to child health, she was instrumental in establishing a neonatal unit that saved countless…
The second meeting of the Interreg Europe program’s Daphne Consortium recently took place in Malmö, Sweden, with the Thessaly Region representing Greece among nine participating countries. The initiative focuses on designing strategies for decarbonizing the healthcare sector by leveraging innovative…
A recent report by the CBS highlights that employees in the healthcare and hospitality sectors faced the highest levels of unwanted behavior in the workplace last year, with nearly 30% of healthcare workers affected. The study reveals that while 17%…
In Greece, a recent meeting between a local MP and key aides to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis focused on pressing issues such as healthcare shortages, earthquake recovery, infrastructure projects, and rising migration flows. The officials received a detailed briefing on…
In a recent interview, former PASOK spokesman Thanasis Glavinas asserted that while the party is not officially the opposition, it effectively plays that role in Greece. He emphasized PASOK’s commitment to a proactive political strategy addressing key issues like rising…
Princess Kate made her first public appearance since completing chemotherapy at the National Service of Remembrance in London. Attending alongside her husband, Prince William, and King Charles III, who is also battling cancer, Kate observed the solemn ceremony honoring fallen…
In Leeds, a poignant exhibition showcases portraits of 15 patients who lost facial features to head and neck cancer, highlighting their experiences with prosthetics. The study, conducted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds, aimed to…
