Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi honored at public health congress

The Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi received an honorary award at the 21st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Inter-Municipal Network of Healthy Cities (EDDYPPY). The event, titled ‘Healthy Cities for Healthy Generations’, took place in Edessa from September 24 to 26, 2026.

The municipality was recognized for its social contributions and its efforts in health prevention and promotion through its Health KEP (Citizen Service Center). The congress addressed various public health challenges, including the role of local government in policy formation, sustainable urban planning, climate change, and active aging.

Discussions also covered digital health cities, the use of Artificial Intelligence for citizen benefit, childhood obesity prevention, infertility, and demographic issues, as well as creating environments more friendly to children and adolescents.