# Ptolemaida oncology center development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ptolemaida-oncology-center-development
> Updated: 2026-08-24T06:47:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The development of an oncology center at the Bodossakeio General Hospital in Ptolemaida has progressed from local criticism of delays to the formalization of a major infrastructure project.

Initially, Tasos Fountoglou, the deputy regional governor for health in Western Macedonia, criticized the long-standing lack of local services that forced patients to travel long distances. He condemned “political small-time” actions and noted that while previous designs included radiotherapy and oncology clinics, the delays had caused significant public frustration.

Subsequently, the Greek Ministries of Health and National Economy and Finance issued an official invitation for the hospital to host a new Holistic Cancer Management Center. This 27 million euro project, funded via the Special Just Transition Program, includes the construction of a 1,500 square meter radiotherapy center equipped with a PET-SCAN machine and an expansion of the radiology department to accommodate a 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The initiative is intended to provide comprehensive oncological services to Western Macedonia and alleviate the burden on other hospitals in Northern Greece.

## Claims

- The Ministries of Health and National Economy and Finance issued an invitation for the creation of a cancer management center. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project has a total budget of 27 million euros. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project is funded by the Special Just Transition Program within the National Development Program 2026-2030. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project includes building a 1,500 sq.m. ground-floor Radiotherapy Center. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project includes a 150 sq.m. extension of the Radiology Department. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A high-power 3 Tesla MRI scanner will be installed in the expanded Radiology Department. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A PET-SCAN imaging machine will be installed in the new Radiotherapy Center. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The center aims to provide comprehensive oncological services to the Western Macedonia region and relieve pressure on nearby hospitals in Northern Greece. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Bodossakeio Hospital to host 27M euro cancer management center

A 27 million euro Holistic Cancer Management Center is being established at the Bodossakeio General Hospital in Ptolemaida to provide advanced oncology services to Western Macedonia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bodossakeio-hospital-to-host-27m-euro-cancer-management-center

### 2026-07-25: Tasos Fountoglou Criticizes Delays in Ptolemaida Oncology Center

Tasos Fountoglou, Western Macedonia health deputy, criticized political delays and praised the design of the new oncology centre at Ptolemaida Hospital, urging better access for regional patients.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasos-fountoglou-criticizes-delays-in-ptolemaida-oncology-center

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