Cyprus Times

European Hospitals Face Increasing Pressure on Emergency Departments

Published March 20, 2026, 08:11
European Hospitals Face Increasing Pressure on Emergency Departments

A new report from the WHO Europe highlights the increasing pressure on emergency departments in European hospitals, due to malfunctions in broader healthcare systems. The report emphasizes that effectively addressing the problem requires a comprehensive approach, with a focus on strengthening primary care and better coordination of healthcare services. Often, patients bypass primary care and go directly to hospitals due to difficulty finding appointments, staff shortages, and reduced trust in services. The situation is similar in Greek hospitals.