Regional Governor Topsidis meets with Medical Association Presidents of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Regional Governor Christodoulos Topsidis met on Friday, May 23, with the presidents of the Medical Associations of Evros, Rhodope, Xanthi, Kavala, and Drama to discuss key issues affecting the region’s healthcare system. The meeting took place at the Governor’s office in Komotini and focused on improving public healthcare services and strengthening the private health sector.
During the meeting, the Medical Association presidents presented a number of important demands, including:
- Hospital Connectivity: Strengthening the cooperation among hospitals in Drama, Kavala, and Xanthi to enhance healthcare service delivery.
- Staffing Vacancies: Filling vacant doctor and nursing positions at Kavala General Hospital to provide support to neighboring regional hospitals.
- Financial Support for Medical Personnel: Allocating regional funds to support medical staff positions in remote border areas, particularly to serve vulnerable populations. It was also proposed that job announcements for understaffed hospitals remain open continuously.
- Inclusion in ESPA Programs: Extending funding programs for equipment upgrades to include private clinics as well.
- Equitable Budget Allocation: Ensuring that the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY) budget is distributed fairly and proportionally among the region’s prefectures.
- Preventive Healthcare Programs: Financing preventive health initiatives through the European Social Fund in cooperation with local Medical Associations.
Governor Topsidis highlighted the administration's ongoing investment in the regional healthcare system, stating:
“Our administration is actively supporting the health sector by allocating significant financial resources to upgrade medical equipment and improve healthcare infrastructure across our region. Most recently, in April 2025, we announced a €20 million funding package under the ‘Eastern Macedonia–Thrace 2021–2027’ Regional Program aimed at enhancing primary and secondary healthcare facilities and equipment.”
He assured that all demands would be thoroughly reviewed, emphasizing the importance of bolstering healthcare services in areas with the greatest need. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to maintain cooperation and coordination for the benefit of the region’s residents.
Source: paratiritis-news.gr
