Assignment of Enlisted Soldier Doctor to Kastelorizo Upon Decision of the Deputy Minister of National Defence Giannis Kefalogiannis

August 21, 2024

The Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Giannis Kefalogiannis, and the Ministry of Health signed a Joint Ministerial Decision for the assignment of a medical school graduate enlisted soldier to fill an opening at the Regional Clinic of Meghisti.

The military service time of the aforementioned soldier will also count as rural service time. Furthermore, from the date of assumption of such duties, he is entitled, in addition to the pay from the Ministry of National Defence, to the monthly salary paid by the Ministry of Health to doctors on rural service, as well as compensation for days on duty, which it pays from its Ministry of Health funds.

The Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Kefalogiannis, stated the following:

The Ministry of National Defence proves with actions that it stands beside our fellow citizens residing in border areas, whenever and wherever necessary, ensuring the prosperity of citizens and their equal access to the ultimate good of healthcare”.