It’s hard to believe that the country responsible for the Hippocratic Oath and the first hospitals can no longer sustain its own medical system. With the current emphasis on cutbacks, the Greek healthcare system is collapsing. Read on to find more about the healthcare crisis in Greece!
The Healthcare Crisis in Greece
Until the recent austerity measures and economic crisis, Greece relied heavily on patented medications, most of which were imported into the country. Without the funds to properly stock pharmacies along with patients’ inability to pay, this will most probably result in a shift toward generics. Moreover, this has already resulted in a serious shortage of medicines and medical supplies.
Many companies are reluctant to continue to sell drugs to Greece as healthcare funds are diminished or unavailable. The situation has become critical however, as hospitals cannot perform necessary operations or maintain medical supplies, and many pharmacies are unable to keep drugs in stock, including drugs needed to treat serious, life-threatening diseases.
Pensions and salaries have been significantly cut, many by 40 to 50%, and unemployment has reached an unprecedented high of 50% among Greek youths, and over 20% among the general population. This has made the cost of medicines unattainable for many patients, including those who are critically ill. Most pharmacies no longer sell medications on credit, and those that do are fewer by the day.
What kind of future does a country have that cannot provide basic services such as healthcare to its citizens?
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