Greece will continue its nationwide preventive health screening initiative through 2030, backed by €300 million in funding, as the government seeks to transform the program from a temporary project into a permanent pillar of public healthcare.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a healthcare conference, where he outlined plans to maintain the “Prolamvano” (“I Prevent”) program beyond the expiration of Recovery Fund financing.
According to the government, preventive healthcare should be treated as a long-term component of the national health system rather than a temporary intervention. The new funding will cover the period from 2027 to 2030 and ensure the continuation of free screening services across multiple areas of healthcare.
Six Screening Programs to Continue
The extended initiative will include six preventive screening programs focusing on:
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Cardiovascular risk
- Obesity in adults and children
- Kidney dysfunction
The government says the program has already reached more than six million citizens, helping identify thousands of health conditions at an early stage and reducing the risk of severe illness through earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Millions of Screenings Already Conducted
Data presented during the conference highlighted the scale of participation in the program.
For breast cancer prevention, nearly 1.21 million digital mammograms have been carried out, with findings detected early in 73,395 women.
Meanwhile, more than 1.11 million gynecological screenings have been performed as part of the cervical cancer prevention program. These examinations were followed by approximately 12,000 colposcopies and biopsies where further investigation was required.
