The MP P.E. Kozanis and Head of Tourism SYRIZA P.S. Mr. Kalliopi Vetta submitted a topical parliamentary question to the Minister of Health on the subject “Major problems in the operation of M.E.Th. of P.E. Kozani» which will be discussed, in the presence of the competent Minister, in the next period in the Parliament.
The question highlights the serious problem observed in the Intensive Care Units of Kozani and Ptolemaida Hospitals.
Particularly, in ΄΄Mamatsio΄΄ only two doctors have remained active –who, understandably, are faced with excruciating working conditions -, as a result of which the Unit often declares weakness and transfers are made to other Hospitals.
Alongside, in ΄΄Bodosakeio΄΄ the Unit, due to lack of doctors, has been closed since November as, both there and in Kozani, the announcements for doctors become barren since there is no institutional and financial incentive to attract interested scientists.
This is a dramatic development for the two Hospitals – and the health of the citizens of P.E. Kozanis-, where they could, based on their equipment and infrastructure, play a significant role in the management of serious health incidents in the wider region.
Ms. Vetta stated: “The shrinking and obsolescence of public health is a strategic goal of the government as the only thing that concerns her is to hand over to small and large private interests the legacy and the infrastructures of the E.S.Y..
In P.E. Kozanis, the plan is already unfolding in 2020 with the pandemic, the understaffing, the lack of incentives to attract doctors and nurses, the concession of vital areas of feeding, guarding and cleaning to private contractors and, of course, with the explicitly expressed view that there is no need for hospitals in close proximity, stating with this way, that either ΄΄Mamatsio΄΄ or ΄΄Bodosakeio΄΄ must be put into disrepair and closure..
Today, we are experiencing another episode, with the M.E.Th. of our hospitals, either closed or under-functioning, as the notices are not covered since there is no incentive for the candidates in one area, I remind you, where – on paper – a fair transition clause is foreseen, with special care for P.E. Kozani.
I filed a topical question on the subject, asking the competent Minister to respond competently, claiming that he will refute every scenario that is circulated for the closure of the M.E.Th. in P.E. Kozani and, at the same time, he will take the necessary measures, even with a long delay, to fully cover the organizational charts in the region’s hospitals.
The claim for a public and free E.S.Y. with quality services and benefits to employees and citizens will never stopdespite the contrary aspirations and strategies of the government”
