Measures worth more than €30m to upgrade healthcare services in West Attica were presented at an event organised in Elefsina by Stamatis Poullis, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. The focus was on strengthening hospital infrastructure, health centres and emergency pre-hospital care.
The event was attended by the Ministry of Health’s political leadership, representatives of local government and healthcare bodies, as well as residents of the area.
According to the presentations, projects worth more than €30m are under way or planned at hospitals in West Attica.
At Thriasio hospital, work worth €12m is progressing. It covers upgrades to the Accident and Emergency Departments (A&Es), energy efficiency improvements, the expansion of wards and the procurement of medical equipment.
Renovation and expansion work on the A&E departments at Attikon hospital has been completed, with a budget of more than €3.5m. Meanwhile, projects worth €15m are planned to add 100 internal medicine beds at Agia Varvara hospital.
Upgrades to health centres and more support for EKAB
In primary healthcare, the health centres in Megara, Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Fyli and Erythres have been upgraded, while new facilities are being developed in Erythres and Ano Liosia.
Emergency pre-hospital care is also being strengthened through the deployment of new ambulances and the operation of permanent EKAB stations around the clock.
New facilities for prevention and mental health
Particular emphasis was also placed on prevention and mental health, with new facilities being created for people with dementia and autism spectrum disorders.
As part of the prevention initiatives, free medical, dental and orthopaedic examinations are also being carried out. More than 2,500 residents of West Attica have been examined.
Source: ANA-MPA