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Chania Hospital Denies Reports of Pediatrician Collapse

Wednesday, 8 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Chania General Hospital has issued an official denial of reports circulating on social media claiming that a pediatrician collapsed due to exhausting on-call shifts. Hospital director Panagiotia Chinou stated that the incident never occurred and that the reports are false. She clarified that the pediatric department is adequately staffed and operating normally, offering reassurance to families across Western Crete. The statement was issued to counter misinformation that had caused concern among local parents. For tourists visiting the Chania region with children, the pediatric services at the hospital remain fully functional. Chania General Hospital is the main public medical facility serving Western Crete and is located in the city of Chania. Visitors requiring pediatric care can contact the hospital directly. Emergency services across the region are unaffected by the reports.

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