Thessaly Region invests 6 million euros in hospital equipment

The Thessaly Region has announced a new 6 million euro funding call for the modernization and procurement of medical technology and equipment for hospitals in Volos, Karditsa, Trikala, and Larissa. This initiative is part of the Regional Development Program of Thessaly 2026–2030.

Regional Governor Dimitris Kouretas stated that with this new intervention, the total support provided to the public health system in Thessaly for the 2025–2026 period reaches approximately 20 million euros. The goal is to ensure high-quality, free healthcare for citizens.

Key investments include:

• Volos (Achillopoleio Hospital): 3.1 million euros for a linear accelerator (LINAC) for the radiotherapy department.

• Karditsa General Hospital: Over 1 million euros for various equipment, including a digital radiological system for the new Emergency Department, surgical tables, bone density equipment, and ventilators.

• Trikala General Hospital: Approximately 1.14 million euros, including ten artificial kidney machines and surgical equipment.

• Larissa (Koutlimpaneio & Triantafyllio): 290,000 euros for an ENT surgical microscope.