European and Greek burn care systems lack specialized resources, staff, and national plans despite tragic incidents.
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European countries are struggling to manage severe burn victims, with Romania lacking a functional major burn center despite past tragedies, and Greece facing significant deficiencies. In Greece, while there are four burn units, they are understaffed and lack consistent coordination; specialized care is often provided in general intensive care units without necessary resources. Despite efforts like the creation of Salvia and establishing an awareness day, the National Action Plan for Burns remains unimplemented. While Greece has shown capacity to receive international patients in emergencies, there is no stable protocol for mass burn incidents. The most critical shortage identified across both countries is specialized rehabilitation staff. Furthermore, Greek survival rates for burns are significantly lower than those in other European nations, such as Italy and Spain.
