Greek Health Minister Georgiadis faces protest during hospital visit in Athens
According to reports in the national press, Georgiadis visited the public hospital as part of an official inspection. However, healthcare personnel gathered at the hospital entrance to stage a demonstration, highlighting what they described as chronic understaffing and mounting pressure within the public health system.
Brief Clashes, One Doctor Detained
Tensions escalated when a brief scuffle broke out between protesters and police officers present at the scene. During the incident, one doctor was reportedly detained.
Healthcare workers stated that their protest aimed to draw attention to workforce shortages and demanding working conditions affecting hospitals across the country.
Minister: “Security Was Put at Risk”
In a statement following the incident, Minister Georgiadis said efforts had been made to obstruct his hospital visit and claimed that his security had been placed at risk during the protest.
The incident has reignited debate in Greece over the state of the public healthcare system, staffing levels, and relations between government officials and medical professionals.
