The operation of the new free Four -digit telephone line “1566” For Health Services inaugurated the Ministry of Health, with Adonis Georgiadis to express his satisfaction with the immediate response of the citizens.
“We are happy with the response. Within a few minutes of operation All lines were occupied ยปthe minister said during his visit to the call center, referring to For a new service that makes it a great deal of facilitating the daily lives of citizens. As he explained, over 100 old telephone lines are abolished by 1566, and from September the system will extend to public hospitals.
In fact, he clarified that in 1566 he would call on the citizens to remind them, for example, that they are entitled to an afternoon surgery or that the receipt of a high cost is pending. “It is a huge revolution,” he noted.
In its first phase of operation, 1566 enables the planning of an appointment in all structures of Primary Health Care, EOPYY’s affiliated and personal doctors, as well as in public mental health structures. From In September 2025, The service will also include the NHS hospitals.
At the same time, the line will be provided with information For prevention and public health programs, such as vaccinations and preventive diagnostic tests, But also information on the on -call hospitals and pharmacies, as well as on the transportation of patients.
In relation to pharmacies, in 1566 it will provide information on delivery or receipt of high -cost drugs, the ability of intangible prescription and appointment at EOPYY pharmacies.
Finally, in the next phase, citizens will be able to receive information and for the operation of Local Health Groups (TOMY) and Mobile Health Groups (KOMY).