President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday said he will not hear suggestions from those who want to create difficult conditions within the national health scheme Gesy.
Speaking after taking part in a general meeting of civil servants union Pasydy, Anastasiades addressed the calls for a clean sweep of the national health system made by the health insurance organisation (HIO).
Last week, HIO said that the abuse of Gesy by providers and beneficiaries is one of the most serious problems facing the national health system.
In its campaign against abuse of the system, the HIO has so far investigated “tens” of cases of doctors, pharmacists and other providers and has suspended or terminated contracts, issued recommendations and administrative fines in more than 43 cases. It has also rejected claims in excess of €3m.
Despite the heavy claims, Anastasiades said he is not considering a reshuffle of the national health system.
“There will not be any changes or interferences in Gesy, I want to make it clear,” the President said.
Moreover, when asked whether the government should review public spending in the wake of the war in Ukraine, he said it is not the time.
“Like we did throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we are working with the European Commission to curb the effects of the sanctions issued against Russia on every member state’s economic system,” Anastasiades concluded.
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