Public health

Out of the blue, Greece was hit by a proposal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to impose a tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), taxes known as "health taxes," "sugar tax" or "fat tax."

Excise taxes on tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, including beer, will rise in 2025 as part of a measure by the Ministry of Finance to boost government revenue. This increase is expected to make these goods more expensive for consumers.

Areti Tsoukalas, daughter of Lefteris Tsoukalas, a professor of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University in the United States, was diagnosed with leukemia three years ago at the age of just 23.

A digital platform, Health Alphabet (Alfavitari Ygeias), has been launched by the Greek Patients' Association to make medical terminology accessible to all. Designed to bridge the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers, the platform offers simplified explanations of complex terms, such as "differential diagnosis" and "prognosis."

Almost 70% of disabled individuals in Greece faced moderate or severe challenges accessing healthcare in the last two years, a new study presented on Monday by the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) reveals.

Conducted among 2,696 participants with disabilities or chronic conditions, the survey highlights systemic problems in healthcare access.

One in eight adults in Greece lacked necessary dental care last year, mostly due to financial constraints, according to a new OECD report.

While EU countries average 3.4% unmet dental needs, Greece's rate is a staggering 12.9%, underscoring a healthcare gap worsened by economic downturns and reduced public spending.

The number of COVID-19 cases has recently surged, with four out of five patients seeking hospital care for flu-like symptoms testing positive for the virus, according to an expert.

"Despite people's apparent disregard for the virus, COVID-19 still persists. Since Aug. 15, we have observed a significant increase in cases," noted Dr. Müslüm Süngü, an Internal Medicine Specialist

Until recently, the European Union’s health department enjoyed special attention, especially after the COVID-19 crisis, when it received an additional €5 billion in funding and established a new agency for health crisis response. At that time, Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, with four decades of experience in the health sector, led the efforts.

In this exclusive interview for Novinite.com with Jorge Araya, SEE Area Director of British American Tobacco (BAT), we delve into BAT's ambitious mission to built A Better Tomorrow™. As the company navigates a transformative era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting adult consumer preferences, BAT is dedicated to reducing the health impact of its business.

The Regional Health Inspectorate (RHI) in Varna conducted an investigation following reports that Dr. Zdravko Damyanov, a physician at a medical center in the "Central" hotel in the "Golden Sands" resort near Varna, charged nearly 1,500 leva (750 euros) for an examination.