Corfu Hospital Strengthened with Ten New Permanent Doctors
Corfu, May 12 – The General Hospital of Corfu is set to be significantly strengthened with the appointment of ten new permanent doctors, as announced by Deputy Minister of Shipping, Stefanos Gikas. These appointments, part of a new call for permanent doctors in the National Health System (ESY), address critical medical specialties on the island.
According to the announcement, the positions being announced are for:
- 1 Psychiatrist (Consultant A’) for the Adult Psychiatric Clinic
- 1 Anesthesiologist (Director)
- 1 Anesthesiologist (Consultant B’)
- 1 Doctor specializing in Anesthesiology, Pathology, or Cardiology, etc. (Consultant B’)
- 1 Pathologist (Director)
- 1 Cardiologist (Consultant B’)
- 1 Neurologist (Consultant B’)
- 1 Ophthalmologist (Consultant B’)
- 1 Nephrologist (Consultant B’)
- 1 Otorhinolaryngologist (Consultant B’)
Mr. Gikas highlighted the importance of these reinforcements for the hospital, emphasizing that they cover essential needs in key specialties for public health in Corfu. He also noted that seven new residences, provided by the Hospital, will soon be inaugurated and offered to the new doctors as an additional incentive for their relocation to the island.
He extended his gratitude to the political leadership of the Ministry of Health, specifically to Adonis Georgiadis, Deputy Minister Marios Themistocleous, the Commander of the 6th Health Region Ilias Theodoropoulos, and the Administrator of Corfu Hospital, Manto Englezopoulou, for their cooperation and coordination of efforts.
Corfu Police Directorate Also Receives Significant Reinforcements
Speaking to ERT Corfu, Mr. Gikas also confirmed that the island’s Police Directorate has been strengthened with 84 trainee police officers and the transfer of 28 permanent police officers. Additionally, the competition for the appointment of 86 border guards, who will be stationed in the Corfu area, will soon be completed.
Mr. Gikas stated that the island’s needs are substantial and had been conveyed by him personally to the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, who responded promptly by implementing the necessary planning to bolster the forces.
These reinforcements are expected to significantly improve both healthcare services and public safety on the island of Corfu, addressing long-standing needs in both sectors. The provision of housing for the new doctors is a key initiative aimed at attracting and retaining medical professionals in the region.
