Greek Transparency Authority recommends closure of unlicensed oncology clinic in Northern Greece

On September 28, 2026, the Greek National Transparency Authority (EAD) recommended the permanent closure and revocation of the operating license of a private clinic in Northern Greece. The inspection, triggered by a formal complaint, revealed that the facility had been operating an unauthorized oncology department. The unit was staffed by a single pulmonologist specializing in lung oncology who lacked a formal employment contract with the clinic. Furthermore, investigators found critical shortages of medical and nursing staff and noted the absence of a mandatory intensive care unit, despite the clinic publicly advertising its oncology services online and displaying equipment for handling chemotherapy drugs.

EAD officials also identified evidence suggesting systemic fraud, reporting that the clinic administered chemotherapy to patients without malignant diagnoses. This practice allegedly served as a means to submit false claims for reimbursement to the National Organization for Health Services Provision (EOPYY). Following these findings, the regulatory authority has officially recommended the immediate cessation of all operations to ensure patient safety and legal compliance.