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Greece is facing a worsening public health challenge as antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise, with experts warning that the trend is becoming increasingly difficult to contain and treat.
Reports in the local media indicate that around 2,000 people die each year in Greece due to infections caused by bacteria that no longer respond to standard antibiotic treatments.
This places the country above the European average in terms of mortality linked to antimicrobial resistance, a term used to describe the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria to withstand drugs designed to kill them.
As these resistant infections become more widespread, health authorities are finding it harder to manage routine treatments, raising concerns about long-term impacts on the healthcare system.
Specialists have pointed out that certain strains of resistant bacteria are increasing at a notable pace, while existing antibiotics are losing their effectiveness.
This trend is making it more challenging for doctors to treat common infections, as fewer reliable treatment options remain available.
At the same time, healthcare professionals have highlighted that access to newer-generation antibiotics in hospitals remains insufficient, which further complicates patient care and slows down recovery processes.
Officials from the Greek Society for Infectious Diseases have described the rise in antibiotic resistance as a “silent pandemic,” underlining how the issue continues to grow without widespread public awareness.
In response to the growing threat, authorities are calling for a more coordinated approach to tackle resistant infections.
Proposed measures include increasing vaccination coverage to prevent infections before they occur, tightening controls over antibiotic use, and setting up stronger monitoring systems within the healthcare sector.
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