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The initiative responds to a request from the hospital administration and focuses primarily on accommodation, which remains one of the biggest obstacles to attracting and retaining healthcare professionals in Rhodes. The island\u2019s high cost of accommodation makes it particularly difficult for medical staff to relocate and remain there.<\/p>\n
Through participating hotel businesses among its members, the Rhodes Hotel Association will provide financial support for eight doctors, nine resident doctors and three medical technologists. The three-year commitment will provide a total of \u20ac320,000 in funding.<\/p>\n
The association said adequate staffing and the smooth operation of the hospital matter not only to Rhodes residents but also to the millions of visitors who travel to the island every year.<\/p>\n
For the hotel sector, the initiative represents a direct contribution to public health and the safety of Rhodes as a tourism destination.<\/p>\n
The political leadership of the Ministry of Health has also welcomed the initiative. The Minister of Health congratulated the Rhodes Hotel Association for its contribution to efforts to strengthen the hospital\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n
Rhodes Hotel Association president Giannis Papavasileiou said the association would continue supporting initiatives with a strong social impact. He stressed that Rhodes needs a strong and adequately staffed hospital to serve both its residents and visitors.<\/p>\n
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