Health workers in Greece are volunteering their time to provide medical treatment for those who are no longer eligible for free healthcare as a result of government austerity measures Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in and around Athens are working extra hours for free using spare medical supplies or supplies donated by pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and former patients, according to Dr Giorgis Vichas, a cardiologist who started the movement. Until recently, Greece had a healthcare system similar to most other European countries, where employers and individuals contributed to a fund that, combined with government assistance, allowed care for all.

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