The free liver elastography screening program for the elderly is coming to Chania.

Under the title “I Deserve to Know Plus II” and with the aim of improving the health and quality of life of older adults (65+), the organization Promitheas continues its successful program of free liver elastography examinations in Chania.

The examinations will take place from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025, at two KAPI centers of the Municipality of Chania, from 08:00 to 14:00:

• Monday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at KAPI Nea Chora (Akti Papanikoli 17)
• Thursday, July 17 – Friday, July 18, 2025 at KAPI Pachiana (Therisou 37)

To schedule an appointment and avoid overcrowding, please contact KAPI Nea Chora (tel. +30 28211 80600) and KAPI Pachiana (tel. +30 28210 93043) during morning hours. Priority will be given to members of the hosting KAPI centers.

The free examinations in Chania are held under the auspices of the Municipality of Chania and the Chania Medical Association, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Elderly Care of the Municipality of Chania and the Volunteer Support Association “Orizontas.”

This initiative aims to strengthen prevention and early diagnosis of liver diseases among older adults, who face a higher risk of developing chronic conditions, including certain forms of cancer. According to the World Health Organization, liver cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death worldwide and the 6th most common cancer.

The aging of the population, combined with risk factors such as sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and obesity, poses a serious threat to public health. Obesity in middle and older age is rising rapidly, causing severe health consequences such as fatty liver disease and some types of cancer.

The program “I Deserve to Know Plus II” seeks to raise awareness and strengthen the health of older adults by offering a valuable opportunity for free liver elastography screening. It is implemented with the generous support of the TIMA Charitable Foundation.

About Promitheas
Promitheas is a public health advocacy organization that designs and implements interventions in prevention, early diagnosis, and improved access to healthcare, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. It is actively engaged in health policy, institutional advocacy, and rights protection, promoting transparency, justice, and equity within the healthcare system.