Press Release
25 JULY 2025
“The program ‘I Deserve to Know Plus II’ concluded in Chania – Free liver elastography examinations for the elderly”
«I Deserve to Know Plus II»
Health Services
Press Release
09 MAY 2025
“Kalamata Supports the Elderly”
"I Deserve to Know Plus II"
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 Promitheas Association continues its successful program of free liver elastography examinations in Kalamata.
The examinations will take place from Monday, May 19 to Friday, May 23, 2025, at the two Friendship, Solidarity and Culture Clubs, from 08:00 to 14:00:
- Monday, May 19 – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the 1st Friendship Club (Boutsis 1)
- Thursday, May 22 – Friday, May 23, 2025 at the 2nd Friendship Club (Metsovou 1, Koufou Elies settlement)
To book an appointment and avoid overcrowding, please call the 1st Friendship Club (tel. +30 27210 95655) or the 2nd Friendship Club (tel. +30 27210 21426) during morning hours.
The free examinations in Kalamata are held under the auspices of the Municipality of Kalamata and the Medical Association of Messinia, in collaboration with the Department of Welfare – Section of Social Support of the Municipality of Kalamata, the Cancer Survivors Association of Kalamata “Xanarhi-ZO,” and the Diabetes Association of Messinia “Sweet Messinia.”
This initiative aims to strengthen prevention and early diagnosis of liver diseases among the elderly, 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 increasing 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 certain cancers.
The program “I Deserve to Know Plus II” aims to raise public awareness and strengthen the health of older adults, offering a valuable opportunity for free liver elastography screening. It is implemented with the generous support of the TIMA Charitable Foundation.
