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Meeting Under the Minister of Health Regarding the GESY Software. Relevant Upgrade Prepared

Published January 15, 2026, 09:08
Meeting Under the Minister of Health Regarding the GESY Software. Relevant Upgrade Prepared

A meeting was held under the auspices of the Minister of Health regarding the problems with the GESY software. The Minister demanded an immediate solution to the problem, while the contracting company informed that the cause has been identified and an upgrade of the software is being prepared, expected to be implemented at the beginning of next week. Simultaneously, temporary solutions are being applied to improve the system's functionality. According to Mario Tsiakouris, head of the OAY's IT department, the contract with the contracting company provides for penalties in case of non-compliance with its obligations. For his part, the President of the Pharmaceutical Association, Ploutarchos Georgiades, stressed the need for a contingency plan in case of system failure, in order to avoid inconvenience to patients. The meeting highlighted the criticality of the situation and the need for immediate action to address the problems affecting the operation of GESY. The software upgrade is expected to significantly improve the system's efficiency and facilitate citizens' access to health services. However, the President of the Pharmaceutical Association emphasized that the existence of a contingency plan is essential to avoid future problems and ensure the smooth operation of GESY.