Photo AI2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel for optogeneticsThe method uses light-gated ion channels to control selected nerve cells with light and has transformed research into the living brain.Health
Photo AI2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel for optogeneticsThe method uses light-gated ion channels to control selected nerve cells with light and has transformed research into the living brain.
Photo: EFET — official recall noticeEFET recalls selected Arla PROTEIN puddings over possible glass fragmentsDo-not-consume advice covers specified 200 g chocolate, vanilla-cookie and salted caramel desserts. The production and best-before dates to check.
Photo AIFrance: first documented detection of Shamonda in a humanThe patient was severely immunocompromised and died in early October. Authorities identify no risk to the general population on the evidence available.
Photo AIMelanoma: phase 3 results for personalised mRNA therapy after surgeryMerck–Moderna report a lower relative risk of recurrence or death with the combination. Overall survival data remain immature.
Photo AIEODY: COVID-19 and flu hospital admissions increaseThe report published on 22 October covers 12–18 October.
Photo AIMeasles: new study estimates 40% rise among under-fives between 2019 and 2023Published on 21 October, the study examines historical data from 204 countries and territories, rather than current Greek case reports.
Photo AIThessaloniki: free flu vaccination at municipal clinics until 20 NovemberThe new service begins on 20 October in Triandria. It is for municipal residents and registered citizens, by telephone appointment and with their AMKA number available.
Photo AIPsychologists’ Association bill passed; Gazette publication pendingParliament records passage on 29 October. Passage is distinguished from Gazette publication and commencement of individual provisions.
Photo: Greek Ministry of HealthIoannina and Konitsa: new health infrastructure — what is completeA new emergency department at the university hospital and a renovated Konitsa Health Centre.
Photo AIMetsovo and Hatzikosta: renovated healthcare infrastructure in EpirusThe ministry reports completed work at the health centre and emergency department, alongside a separate commitment to round-the-clock ambulance cover in Zagori.
Photo AIEFET recalls aloe drinking gel — which pack is affectedConsumers should not drink the affected EVIO IKE batch.
Photo AIPanarkadiko hospital: €9 million funding call for a new oncology buildingThe funding step covers a building and equipment, with 18 day-treatment places and 72 beds across three floors. It does not mark the opening of a new unit.
Photo AIObesity programme: Ministry announces planned November restartA new timetable for the 43,500 current participants, without a precise starting date.
Photo AIESPA: €13.87 million for energy upgrades at three health facilitiesFunding decisions cover Karditsa General Hospital, its rehabilitation centre and Alexandroupolis University Hospital. No works timetable was announced.
Photo AICrete: investigation continues into 93 gastroenteritis casesOfficials report a downward trend and negative results so far, with no identified pathogen or common source. Water samples are also being tested.
Photo AIPROLAMVANO mammogram referrals begin for 2.38 million womenThe new cycle covers insured and uninsured women aged 45–74. Those without paperless prescribing can book with their AMKA number.
Photo AIChildhood obesity: WHO's first guidelines and the Greek programme's reported resultsWHO recommends family-centred programmes combining diet, physical activity and behaviour change. Results from Greece's national programme are ministry-reported and identified as such.
Photo AIFlu vaccination: priority groups from mid-OctoberThe Health Ministry recommends vaccination preferably from mid-October to the end of November, prioritising people at higher risk.