# Public health prevention initiatives in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-prevention-initiatives-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-09T04:26:13.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Health organizations in Greece are launching various initiatives to promote disease prevention and public awareness.

The Hellenic Cancer Society partnered with ETVA to implement cancer prevention programs across 27 business parks in Greece, targeting the workforce to increase screening rates among active adults. 

Concurrently, the Hellenic Red Cross announced a two-day health event in Heraklion. This initiative includes clinical examinations for breast cancer, chronic disease management, and rapid testing for various infectious diseases, providing free medical consultations and psychosocial support to the local population.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Hellenic Red Cross to host health prevention event in Heraklion

The Hellenic Red Cross will host a two-day health prevention event in Heraklion on September 11-12, 2026, offering free cancer screenings, rapid disease testing, and medical consultations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hellenic-red-cross-to-host-health-prevention-event-in-heraklion

### 2026-08-28: Hellenic Cancer Society and ETVA partner for workplace prevention

The Hellenic Cancer Society and ETVA are partnering to bring cancer prevention services and awareness programs to employees across 27 business parks in Greece.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hellenic-cancer-society-and-etva-partner-for-workplace-prevention

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