Deputy Health Minister Themistokleous: ‘The NHS is a Big Ship That Hardly Turns’

In an extensive interview with iatropedia.gr, Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous outlined key interventions expected to transform patient experiences in hospitals. Highlighting several innovative initiatives planned by the Ministry of Health, Themistokleous emphasized that these changes will preserve the public and free nature of the NHS. He revealed priorities at the Ministry of Health, discussed feedback received via TikTok messages, and detailed a new hospital evaluation system using SMS. Acknowledging challenges, he compared the NHS to a large ship that turns slowly but has begun to change course. The interview also addressed criticisms from hospital doctors, plans for volunteer involvement, and updates on infrastructure improvements, hiring, and pay raises. Themistokleous concluded by affirming their commitment to improving hospital conditions under the directive of the Prime Minister.