Eirini Agapidakis

Expanding preventive healthcare initiatives in the Balkans

17 clusters · 93 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Greece to relaunch cardiovascular prevention program in November

Balkan nations continue to expand preventive healthcare initiatives. In Serbia, health centers in Šabac and Prokuplje have launched localized programs, including abdominal ultrasound screenings in Šabac and cardiovascula

Greece obesity public health response

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Greece to resume free obesity medication program in November

Greece continues to address significant public health challenges regarding obesity. While the government previously aimed to reduce childhood obesity rates from 37.5% to 24.5% by 2025, the target deadline has been extend

Seasonal influenza vaccination and wellness guidance

11 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Health experts urge annual flu vaccinations as season begins

As the 2026/2027 respiratory infection season progresses, health experts in Turkey, Germany, Austria, Iran, Poland, and the US continue to provide guidance on influenza vaccination and prevention. In Iran, infectious di

Greece childhood obesity prevention initiatives

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greece recognized by WHO for effective childhood obesity strategy

Greece has implemented several measures to address high childhood obesity rates through digital tools and updated school food regulations. In late August, Deputy Health Minister Eirini Agapidakis introduced the ‘Healthy

Greece expands cancer prevention and mobile health services

7 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greece Mobile Health Units reach 70,000 visits

Greece is expanding its preventative healthcare initiatives through the ‘Prolamvano’ program, which provides free skin cancer screenings nationwide. Funded by the NSRF (ESPA), the initiative aims to integrate prevention