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ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Mapping the Public Health Landscape in Greece: Governance, Stakeholders, Data Systems, and Policy Frameworks.

Christos Triantafyllou, Anastasia Ntikoudi, Anastasia Papachristou, Vion Psiakis, Valter R Fonseca, Joao Breda

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Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Christos TriantafyllouWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3198-3965
Anastasia NtikoudiWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3974-6371
Anastasia PapachristouWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.
Vion PsiakisWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.
Valter R FonsecaWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.
Joao BredaWHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office, 10675 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-8177-4926

Funding

Ministry of Health of the Hellenic Republic
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPublic health in Greece has undergone substantial changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, while challenges related to governance, workforce distribution, regional inequalities and service organization remain. This study aimed to map the current public health landscape in Greece by examining its institutional frameworks, stakeholder roles, policy implementation and public health data systems.

methodsA structured situation analysis combining a review of peer-reviewed and gray literature, policy analysis, and stakeholder mapping was conducted. PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched for English- and Greek-language publications issued between 2005 and 2026, supplemented by reports, legislation, and policy documents from the Greek Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the European Commission, and other relevant institutions.

resultsPublic health responsibilities were distributed across multiple national, regional, and local institutions, creating challenges concerning coordination and accountability. Regional and socioeconomic inequalities continued to affect access to services, while workforce shortages and skill-mix imbalances constrained public health capacity. Public health information was dispersed across different institutions and data systems, with limitations concerning standardization, accessibility, and interoperability. Recent legislation, prevention programs, and digital-health initiatives indicated increased policy attention to prevention and population health, although publicly available evidence regarding their implementation and outcomes remained limited.

conclusionsStrengthening public health in Greece requires clearer institutional responsibilities, improved coordination across governance levels, sustainable workforce planning and interoperable data systems that support routine monitoring of program coverage, equity, and population-level outcomes.

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COVID-19Health PolicyPublic HealthGreeceHumansPublic Health InfrastructureStakeholder Participationcommunity healthhealth governancehealth promotionhealth servicespopulation healthprevention programspublic healthsurveillance

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PMID42652374
PMCPMC13512571

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