# Greece expands cancer prevention and mobile health services

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-cancer-prevention-and-healthcare-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-12T05:22:06.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4.

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 into the core of the National Health System. 

To ensure accessibility, initial screenings are being conducted through the Primary Healthcare network. The program utilizes modern technologies, including telemedicine, specialized equipment, and artificial intelligence, to support healthcare professionals in early detection. Special emphasis is placed on high-risk groups such as farmers, fishermen, outdoor workers, and residents of remote or island regions. When suspicious findings are identified, specialized Reference Centers manage the referral process for further examination or treatment. This effort leverages a network of health centers, mobile health teams, and specialized clinics within university and general hospitals.

Complementing these efforts, the Ministry continues to deploy Mobile Health Teams (KOMY) to remote areas. These teams perform specialized examinations—including abdominal and thyroid ultrasounds, spirometry, electrocardiograms, and blood tests—under the supervision of specialists from major hospitals.

## Claims

- The project is included in the ESPA Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021-2027 program. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The total public expenditure for the project is 3,699,696 euros. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project will be implemented by the Andreas Syggros Hospital in Athens in cooperation with the Hippocrateio General Regional Hospital in Thessaloniki. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The program targets high-risk groups including fishermen, farmers, and livestock breeders in remote areas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The initiative will utilize dermatoscopy, teledermatology, and artificial intelligence for case prioritization and diagnosis. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The project can be expanded to other primary healthcare structures using the National Telemedicine Network (EDIT). (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Greece launches free skin cancer screening for general population

Greece is launching a free skin cancer screening program for the general population, utilizing telemedicine and AI to support primary healthcare and high-risk groups.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-launches-free-skin-cancer-screening-for-general-population

### 2026-09-08: Greece expands free skin cancer screenings and mobile health services

Greece is expanding its ‘Prolamvano’ program, offering free AI-assisted skin cancer screenings and deploying mobile health teams for specialized medical exams in remote areas.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-expands-free-skin-cancer-screenings-and-mobile-health-services

### 2026-09-04: Greece launches nationwide free skin cancer screening program

Greece is launching a nationwide free skin cancer screening program funded by ESPA, utilizing Health Centers and AI-driven tele-dermatology to reach remote populations and high-risk groups.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-launches-skin-cancer-screening-pilot-for-remote-areas

### 2026-09-01: Greece launches development of National Cancer Action Plan

Greece has begun developing a new National Cancer Action Plan to create a comprehensive roadmap for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care through a collaborative multi-sectoral approach.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-launches-development-of-national-cancer-action-plan

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