Health Ministry circular on wildfires: Guidance on protection from smoke, who is most at risk - ProtoThema English
The circular notes that smoke from wildfires contains hazardous air pollutants, such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which can cause both short-term and long-term health effects
In light of the wildfire season and the fires being recorded in various parts of the country, the Ministry of Health is reminding the public of health protection measures through a circular issued five days ago by Alternate Health Minister Eirini Agapidaki. The circular notes that smoke from wildfires contains hazardous air pollutants, such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which can cause both short-term and long-term health effects. Older adults, children, pregnant women, smokers, and people suffering from asthma, chronic respiratory diseases or cardiovascular conditions are considered particularly vulnerable. Exposure to smoke may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, coughing, shortness of breath and asthma attacks, while in severe cases it may even lead to cardiovascular events. The circular notes that smoke from wildfires contains hazardous air pollutants, such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which can cause both short-term and long-term health effects. ReadHEREAsk me anythingExplore related questions> GreeceIn reverence, the emotional deposition in Jerusalem, see photos & videoThe Holy Temple of the Resurrection opened after many days due to the war between Israel and IranApril 10, 2026In the final stretch for the accreditation of joint master’s degrees: Aiming for their launch in the coming academic yearApril 10, 2026Schedule for Epitaph Procession today (10/4)April 10, 2026Perfect weather for Easter excursions, according to Tsatrafyllia’s forecastApril 10, 2026Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to CorfuApril 10, 2026