
"Is Today's NHS the Best We've Ever Had?
What Should Our Goals Be for 2030?"
Is the National Health System (NHS) today the best we have ever had? What are our goals for 2030? The answers will be given at the 17th Pharma & Health Conference, which will take place on November 3, 2026, at the Caravel Hotel.
As part of the conference, a special Health Debate will be held. The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, along with representatives from ELAS and PASOK, will answer questions from 3 health journalists. The panel will be moderated by journalist Aimilios Negis, Director of Virus.com.gr.
Based on available studies and analyses, the National Health System (NHS) faces chronic and acute challenges, most notably the shortage of medical staff (especially internists, radiologists, and anesthesiologists) and nurses, as well as the unequal allocation of resources between peripheral regions and major urban centers.
Specifically, Greece records just 2.2 nurses per 1,000 residents, compared to the European Union average of 8.5 and the OECD average of 9.2. Public hospitals employ approximately 20,000 nurses (permanent and auxiliary) for 34,399 beds, which translates to a ratio of just 0.58 nurses per bed!
Staffing shortages in Greek public hospitals are estimated at approximately 15,000 to 17,000 personnel, according to official data from the Hellenic Regulatory Body of Nurses (ENE) and PaSONoP. If nursing assistants are also included, the total deficit reaches nearly 32,000 positions.
To address this issue, the Ministry of Health has initiated a call for tenders for 3,694 permanent nursing positions, combined with institutional incentives such as inclusion in the Hazardous and Unhealthy Occupations scheme and the establishment of an autonomous nursing branch within the NHS.
Key weaknesses of the NHS include:
Geographical Disparities: Health units in regional areas and islands fall behind in infrastructure and personnel, forcing patients to travel to major urban centers. As a result, hospitals in major cities face increased pressure.
Increased Population Morbidity: Population aging, combined with the rise in chronic diseases (cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, obesity), exerts constant pressure on Primary Health Care.
Infrastructure & Technological Degradation: Despite periodic upgrading programs funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), several hospitals face shortages of modern medical equipment and building maintenance.
All developments within the NHS will be discussed at the 17th Pharma & Health Conference, taking place on Tuesday, November 3, organized by ethosEVENTS in collaboration with Pharma & Health Business magazine and the virus.com.gr portal. Participation is available in person at the Divani Caravel Hotel and online via LiveOn Events+.
The Conference Moderator will be Mr. Aimilios Negis, Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Pharma & Health Business and virus.com.gr.
Health Debate
As part of the 17th Pharma & Health Conference, a political debate on the National Health System (NHS) will take place, featuring the participation of the Minister of Health and representatives of the opposition parties.
The Minister of Health and representatives of the Greek Left Alliance (EL.A.S.) and PASOK – Movement for Change will discuss the following key issues:
- Organization and Funding of the National Health System (NHS)
- Pharmaceutical Care: Untangling the Gordian Knot of Clawback
- Prevention – Primary Healthcare – Vaccinations
- Digital Health – Leveraging Health Data
The debate will be moderated by Emilios Negis, Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Pharma & Health Business and virus.com.gr.
The Conference includes keynote speeches and panel discussions covering the following topics:
- Panel I: “Prolamvano National Prevention Programme: What’s Next?”
- Panel II: “Pharmaceutical Policy at a Critical Crossroads”
- Panel III: “Healthcare Services Evaluation: Where Do We Stand?”
- Panel IV: “Code of Medical Ethics: What Changes Are Needed?”
Target Audience:
- Political Leadership: Ministry of Health Officials
- EOPYY Management: Senior Executives from the National Organization for Healthcare Provision
- RHA & Hospital Executives: Leaders from Regional Health Authorities (YPE) and Public Hospitals
- Patient Advocates: Representatives from Patient Associations
- Medical Professionals: Physicians and Healthcare Providers
- Media: Healthcare Journalists and Reporters
- Industry Leaders: Executives from Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology (MedTech) Companies
ΝΑΜΕ SPONSOR | €15.000 + VAT.
- A sponsor representative is entitled to a ten (10) minute speaking slot.
- The sponsor is entitled to a representative’s participation in a fireside chat (one-to-one 15-minute interviews).
- The sponsor is entitled to the participation of two (2) representatives in a conference panel discussion.
- Provision for the publication of an internal interview with a senior executive in Ph.B Pharma & Health Business magazine, with a repost on the virus.com.gr portal.
- The sponsor will be featured in a prominent position across all conference promotional material (newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to three (3) round tables of eight (24 seats total) at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to sixty (60) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or relevant composites) will be displayed in a prominent position on the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+ creative assets.
- The sponsor is entitled to a dedicated Premium 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of LiveOn Events+. This includes (for materials up to 40MB): 1. Corporate Logo (area hosting the corporate brand and name in a unified composition), 2. Description Text (company profile up to 500 words), 3. Corporate Video (area for videos up to 5 minutes or static images), 4. Social Media links, 5. Product Catalogue slots (for PDF or Word files).
- Up to ten (10) sponsor representatives can be connected to the Digital Booth during the event for real-time interaction with attendees; their contact details (e-Business cards) will be automatically shared with visitors requesting communication.
- Entitlement to exhibition space for a booth (maximum dimensions 4m x 3m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- The sponsor may broadcast a promotional spot (maximum duration 20”). The spot will be aired up to four (4) times during scheduled advertising slots throughout the conference.
- The sponsor will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with four (4) “featured” posts.
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 40MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
GOLD SPONSOR | €12.000 + VAT.
- A sponsor representative is entitled to a ten (10) minute speaking slot.
- The sponsor is entitled to a representative’s participation in a fireside chat (one-to-one 15-minute interviews).
- The sponsor is entitled to a representative’s participation in a conference panel discussion.
- Provision for the publication of an internal interview with a senior executive in Ph.B Pharma & Health Business magazine, with a repost on the virus.com.gr portal.
- The sponsor will be featured in a prominent position across all conference promotional material (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to three (3) round tables of eight (24 seats total) at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to fifty (50) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or relevant composites) will be displayed in a prominent position on the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+ creative assets.
- The sponsor is entitled to a dedicated Premium 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of LiveOn Events+. This includes (for materials up to 30MB): 1. Corporate Logo (area hosting the corporate brand and name in a unified composition), 2. Description Text (company profile up to 500 words), 3. Corporate Video (area for videos up to 5 minutes or static images), 4. Social Media links, 5. Product Catalogue slots (for PDF or Word files).
- Up to eight (8) sponsor representatives can be connected to the Digital Booth during the event for real-time interaction with attendees; their contact details (e-Business cards) will be automatically shared with visitors requesting communication.
- Entitlement to exhibition space for a booth (maximum dimensions 3m x 3m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- The sponsor may broadcast a promotional spot (maximum duration 20”). The spot will be aired up to three (3) times during scheduled advertising slots throughout the conference.
- The sponsor will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with three (3) “featured” posts.
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 30MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
SILVER SPONSOR | €9.000 + VAT.
- The sponsor is entitled to either a ten (10) minute speaking slot or a representative’s participation in a fireside chat (one-to-one 15-minute interviews).
- The sponsor is entitled to a representative’s participation in a conference panel discussion.
- Provision for the publication of an interview with a senior executive on the virus.com.gr portal.
- The sponsor will be featured in a prominent position across all conference promotional material (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to two (2) round tables of eight (16 seats total) at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to forty (40) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or relevant composites) will be displayed in a prominent position on the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+ creative assets.
- The sponsor is entitled to a dedicated Premium 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of LiveOn Events+. This includes (for materials up to 20MB): 1. Corporate Logo (area hosting the corporate brand and name in a unified composition), 2. Description Text (company profile up to 500 words), 3. Corporate Video (area for videos up to 5 minutes or static images), 4. Social Media links, 5. Product Catalogue slots (for PDF or Word files).
- Up to six (6) sponsor representatives can be connected to the Digital Booth during the event for real-time interaction with attendees; their contact details (e-Business cards) will be automatically shared with visitors requesting communication.
- Entitlement to exhibition space for a booth (maximum dimensions 3m x 2m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- The sponsor may broadcast a promotional spot (maximum duration 20”). The spot will be aired up to two (2) times during scheduled advertising slots throughout the conference.
- The sponsor will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with two (2) “featured” posts.
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 20MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
BRONZE SPONSOR | €6.000 + VAT.
- The sponsor is entitled to a representative’s participation in a conference panel discussion.
- The sponsor will be featured in a prominent position across all conference promotional material (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to one (1) round table of eight (8 seats) at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to thirty (30) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or relevant composites) will be displayed in a prominent position on the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+ creative assets.
- The sponsor is entitled to a dedicated Advanced 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of LiveOn Events+. This includes (for materials up to 10MB): 1. Corporate Logo (area hosting the corporate brand and name in a unified composition), 2. Description Text (company profile up to 500 words), 3. Corporate Video (area for videos up to 5 minutes or static images), 4. Social Media links, 5. Product Catalogue slots (for PDF or Word files).
- Up to four (4) sponsor representatives can be connected to the Digital Booth during the event for real-time interaction with attendees; their contact details (e-Business cards) will be automatically shared with visitors requesting communication.
- Entitlement to exhibition space for a booth (maximum dimensions 2m x 2m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- The sponsor may broadcast a promotional spot (maximum duration 20”). The spot will be aired once (1) during a scheduled advertising slot throughout the conference.
- The sponsor will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with one (1) “featured” post.
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 10MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
PREMIUM CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €3.000 + VAT.
- The sponsor will be featured across all conference promotional material (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to the physical presence of four (4) representatives at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to twenty (20) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or relevant composites) will be displayed in a prominent position on the main conference website and the LiveOn Events+ creative assets.
- The sponsor is entitled to a dedicated Standard 2D Digital Booth in the Sponsors Hall of LiveOn Events+. This includes (for materials up to 8MB): 1. Corporate Logo (area hosting the corporate brand and name in a unified composition), 2. Description Text (company profile up to 500 words), 3. Corporate Video (area for videos up to 5 minutes or static images), 4. Social Media links, 5. Product Catalogue slots (for PDF or Word files).
- Entitlement to exhibition space for a booth (maximum dimensions 2m x 2m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 8MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
CORPORATE PARTICIPATION | €1.500 + VAT.
- The sponsor will be featured across all conference promotional material (electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, post-event reports, etc.).
- Entitlement to the physical presence of two (2) representatives at the conference venue.
- Entitlement to ten (10) invitations for attending the conference via the LiveOn digital platform.
- Entitlement to display up to one (1) roll-up banner (maximum dimensions 0.85m x 2.00m) in the hotel lobby where the conference is held.
- The sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the conference creative assets (main conference website, the Sponsors section homepage, and the presentation/session pages).
- Entitlement to include promotional material (up to 5MB) in the conference Promo Pack (Digital Bag).
- A comprehensive post-event report will be provided.
ROUND TABLE OF EIGHT | €1.600 + VAT.
- Participation in the conference proceedings.
- Full access to LiveOn’s advanced digital features (networking, Promo Pack, video calls & chat).
- Certificate of Attendance (to be issued electronically).
- Online data exchange and direct interaction with speakers, delegates, and sponsor representatives through the conference Networking Hub.
- Each participant will receive a comprehensive post-event report (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION
€290 + 24% VAT – Hybrid Attendance (with physical presence & digital access via LiveOn Events+)
€90 + 24% VAT – Digital Attendance (via LiveOn Events+)
Benefits per individual registration:
- Access to all conference sessions and proceedings.
- Full access to LiveOn’s advanced digital features (networking, Promo Pack, video calls & chat).
- Certificate of Attendance (to be sent electronically).
- Online data exchange and direct communication with speakers, delegates, and sponsor representatives via the conference Networking Hub.
- Each participant will receive a comprehensive post-event report (including speaker presentations, videos, and photos).




















































