New Democracy, led by Deputy Minister of Health, Irene Agapidakisvisited Drama, in view of the 89th Thessaloniki International Exhibition. The visit included inaugurating a renovated Health Center, contacts with education and local government, as well as presentation of incentives for research and innovation.
Irene Agapidakis inaugurated the renovated Paranesti Health Centerwhich was upgraded by funding from the recovery fund, now operates 24 hours. As he pointed out, the upgrading of Primary Health Care includes infrastructure renovations, enhancement with medical equipment and staff recruitment. Have already been approved 26 posts for the Health Centers of the Prefecture, while additional recruitment is being launched.
In addition, he reported that ESY’s Mobile Health Teams provided home medical services to more than 50 people In the villages of the prefecture. The Minister underlined the strategic importance of primary care and referred to the prevention program “PREVENT”which has saved over 70,000 lives to this day.
Enhancing education and innovation
The Deputy Minister of Education, Costas Vlasis, met with representatives of the Chamber, but also with the administrations of his departments Democritus University of Thrace in Drama. He explored the potential for the development of departments and attraction of students. He also noted the significant upgrade of educational structures through the Marietta Giannakou programs and energy upgrading.
At the same time, the Secretary General of Research and Innovation, Tasos Gaitanis, presented the tax incentives For businesses investing in research and innovation, with expense discounts reaching the 200%-315%with the aim of attracting investment.