The PASOK State MP and a constitutionalist, Panagiotis Doudonis He represented Greece in the forum on “Gender Equality and Health: Rapid Progress” organized by the Inter -Parliamentary Union (I.PU) in his meeting room UNwith the participation of MPs from around the world, senior officials and representatives of the international community.

In his speech, Panagiotis Doudonis emphasized the need for immediate adaptation of health systems to the aging of the population and the increase in chronic diseases. He emphasized that economic viability, enhancement of primary long -term care and equal access to health services are prerequisites for social cohesion and to safeguard public health as a fundamental right. He noted that the solution to the upcoming crisis is not the deregulation or transfer of responsibility to the individual. The answer lies in building effective, sustainable and fair health and social care systems based on public investment and a powerful European type of social state.

In detail, Mr. Doudas’ speech, translated by English:

‘Dear colleagues,

I represent Greece – a country facing serious demographic challenges due to the aging of the population. But aging is not just a demographic issue. It exerts significant pressure on our health systems, mainly due to the increasing burden on non -contagious diseases and the increase in polynomiality.

The crucial question is: How do we adjust our health systems to meet these evolving and complex needs? Are we sufficiently prepared to serve patients who live more and more, but at the same time live with multiple chronic diseases? The impact on policy -making are decisive.

Let me point out three critical areas that require immediate and strategic attention:

First Point: Economic Sustainability

As life expectancy increases, demand for more complex, long -term and expensive care increases.

Second Point: Providing Health Services

Health systems must be moved by a hospital -centered model to a comprehensive, community model, with an emphasis on primary and long -term care.

Finally: Equality in access to health

Aging and chronic diseases are disproportionate to vulnerable groups. Inequalities of access to services are widening – not only between income groups but also between geographical areas.

The crucial question remains: How do we adjust our health systems to meet these evolving and complex needs?

The solution to the upcoming crisis is not to deregulate or transfer responsibility to the person. The answer lies in building effective, sustainable and fair health and social care systems based on public investment and a strong European type of social state. “