ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2018
Impact of the Refugee Crisis on the Greek Healthcare System: A Long Road to Ithaca.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.
- The range of countermeasures to reduce inequalities in mental health care for socially marginalized or medically vulnerable adults: a PRISMA systematic review.BMC health services research · 2026Pooled it
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- Mental health and psychosocial support for asylum seekers and refugees in Greece: a narrative review of stressors, needs, services, and barriers.International journal for equity in health · 2026Review
- Primary Prevention and Health Promotion Among Refugee Women in Greek Accommodation Facilities.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Surgery on the Road to the Land of Promise-Ιmpact of the Refugee Crisis on the Greek Healthcare System: Results from a Surgical Department of a Tertiary Hospital.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Health Needs and Access to Healthcare Services in Migrant Populations in Greece: Data From the Hprolipsis Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Burden of Disease in Refugee Patients with Diabetes on the Island of Lesvos-The Experience of a Frontline General Hospital.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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- The influence of SYRIZA-ANEL Greek health policies on hospital efficiency.Health research policy and systems · 2023Article
- Prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among migrant and refugee groups: A systematic review andVaccine: X · 2023Review
- Access to Healthcare Services and Essential Medicines in GREEK Migrant Camps: an Online Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2023Article
- Prevalence of Malnutrition among Syrian Refugee Children from Lebanon.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Exploring the Influence of Social Capital on HIV Prevention with Migrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Living in Durban, South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Adverse working conditions and immigrants' physical health and depression outcomes: a longitudinal study in Greece.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2022Article
- Using an IT-Based Algorithm for Health Promotion in Temporary Settlements to Improve Migrant and Refugee Health.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The genes road: impact of migration on newborn screening and health amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Eastern Mediterranean region.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2021Article
- Mental health consequences of long-term stays in refugee camps: preliminary evidence from Moria.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Fighting with the Lernean Hydra: Greek Humanitarian Crisis Enters Worst-Case Scenario. Comment on: Joseph, L.; Ismail, S.A.; Gunst, M.; Jarman, K.; Prior, D.; Harris, M.; Abbara, A. A Qualitative Research Study Which Explores Humanitarian Stakeholders' Views on Healthcare Access for Refugees in Greece.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- A Qualitative Research Study Which Explores Humanitarian Stakeholders' Views on Healthcare Access for Refugees in Greece.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
Greece is the country of "Xenios Zeus", the Ancient Greek god of foreigners and hospitality; however, it is also the main point of entry to Europe. Since the beginning of 2014, 1,112,332 refugees crossed the borders of Greece. Overall, 33,677 children and adolescent refugees sought asylum in Greece from 2013 to 2017, while 57,042 refugees are currently being hosted. The rapid entry of refugees into Greece raised the critical issue of health policy. The Greek National Health Service (NHS) faces many challenges. Adequate economic and human support is essential if this situation is to be managed successfully. However, Greece still bears the burden of the economic downturn since 2009. In fact, the crisis led to shortages in crucial equipment, and unmet health needs for both locals and refugees. The NHS deals with traumatic experiences, as well as cultural and linguistic differences. Overcrowded reception centers and hotspots are highly demanding and are associated with severe disease burden. This highlights the importance of guidelines for medical screening, healthcare provision, and a well-managed transition to definitive medical facilities. Furthermore, non-governmental organizations make an essential contribution by ensuring appropriate support to refugee minors, especially when they experience poor access to the NHS.
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