More than 65,000 early diagnoses or early findings, which have significantly increased the likelihood of full treatment have been made to date thanks to preventive preventive examination of the action ‘prevent’, according to the latest details of health ministry.
Most cases, about 49,000, are linked to the “Fofi Gennimata” program against breast cancer, which was inaugurated three years ago the policy of free preventive examinations for vulnerable age groups.
Almost 9,000 biopsies have been performed on citizens who have undergone a self -diagnostic test to prevent colon cancer and many surgeries have been performed, and more than 5,200 women have been referred to further examinations in the context of the early detection of cervical cancer.
Still 4,000 people have been referred to ischemia diagnostic In the context of the largest individual program, which is part of the “preventive”, which is about preventing cardiovascular disease and covering the largest age of 30 to 70 years.
«We are talking about tens of thousands of lives saved thanks to preventive exams. There is nothing more to say“, He stressed a government official who had an active role in cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the Maximus Grand. The same source added that the equally important result of the “prevent” is the cultivation of a prevention culture in our country, which was absent in the past and if it “rooted” it will prove to be valuable in the future.
Over 2.5 million citizens have been examined free of charge
Participation in these four major programs, but also in the other smaller actions included in the “prevented” launched by the Mitsotakis government in 2022, has exceeded any expectations, as more than 2.5 million citizens have hitherto utilized the opportunity to do 15,000 examinations.
In the context of “Fofi Gennimata”, addressed to women aged 45 to 74have been done 765.065 digital mammograms. For cervical cancer have been examined 370,573 women 21 to 65 years oldwhile for the prevention of colon cancer, 808,356 citizens have undergone self-test and 25,779 have done colonoscopy.
At 512,593, citizens who have done blood tests for cardiovascular health are at 512,593. For those who find an increased cardiovascular risk, electrocardiogram, blood pressure measurement and ultrasound. If required, the cycle of provisions is completed by further inspection for the detection of ischemia.
Enough AMKA and a few minutes – Prevention saves lives
Those who have not done preventive exams so far can seize the opportunity and participate in the “Prevent” program, either free of charge, whether they are insured or uninsured, with their AMKA.
For those who have activated intangible prescription, the process is even simpler as in this case they receive their electronic referral by SMS and/or email.
But even if they do not have intangible prescription, it is enough to enter the site https://proliptiikes.gov.gr/, find the affiliated centers in their area and make an appointment easily and quickly giving them simply.