The new OECD “Health at a Glance 2025” report offers a stark look at the pressures facing Greece’s healthcare system, where public coverage remains limited and households continue to pay a markedly high share of medical fees. Nearly 39% of all health spending is paid directly out of pocket,  far above the OECD average of 25%, and among the highest levels across member states.

Scarcely a day passed and former health minister Adonis Georgiadis returned to television sales of books. The New Democracy MP refused to speak directly about his replacement as health ministry, but allowed sentiment to show in between the lines.