According to a survey by the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDHN), 29 hospitals and 14 health centers in Northern Greece face significant problems.
The main issue identified in the survey of these 43 facilities is a shortage of both medical and administrative staff.
At AHEPA Thessaloniki University General Hospital, only 4 of the 10 operating rooms are in use due to understaffing and material shortages. Staff shortages have reached 35%.
A survey conducted on behalf of the Thessaloniki Medical Association shows that 56.7% of citizens are dissatisfied with public health services.
At Hippokratio Hospital, there is a 30% shortage in all specialties, with shortages of porters exceeding 50%. Additionally, out of 28 anesthesiologist positions, only 8 are filled.
At Papageorgiou Hospital, the surgical waiting list has 10,000 cases.
Kilkis Hospital faces major structural issues due to the age of its buildings (1938 and 1952), including frequent incidents of falling plaster in patient rooms. At this hospital, only 1 out of 7 internists is a permanent staff member.
At Polygyros Hospital, there are significant shortages in specialties, wit
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