The inauguration of two new CT scanners and the new Cardiology Clinic, at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, was held today by the Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiades, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Health, Marios Themistokleous.
A second room in the Sleep Study Unit was set up at the hospital, while a new Infarction Unit was created at the Cardiology Clinic through the renovation and consolidation of two wards, enhancing the provision of specialized care to patients. At the same time, the CT scanner area of the Emergency Departments (ED) was completely upgraded, with the installation of a new 128-slice CT scanner and a modern contrast injection system, enhancing the possibilities of direct diagnosis and management of emergency cases.
In addition, a new CT scanner for treatment planning was installed in the Radiotherapy Department, accompanied by specialized image processing equipment and laser systems, significantly upgrading the accuracy and quality of treatment planning for oncology patients.
The implementation of these important interventions to modernise the hospital’s infrastructure and medical technology equipment was facilitated by the donation, totalling 840,000 euros, from the Malakodimou-Katsafadou family, which the Minister of Health thanked.
“At the end of next year, at the beginning of next year at the latest, we will inaugurate together the new unit for the daily hospitalization of oncological patients in Alexandra Avenue,” the Health Minister stressed, adding : “. I am always touched when I see people who have the kindness of soul to share some of their good fortune with their fellow human beings. I am very happy about the progress of this hospital.We have more surprises ahead. I will not announce them today because we are in the process of approvals. But we will also bring new equipment to this hospital which is completely innovative. My vision is for this hospital to evolve very quickly into one of the best oncology hospitals in the country. It has the space, it is in a very good geographical location, it has excellent staff, both medical and nursing, and we are constantly strengthening it and will continue to do so. So what remains? What remains is to support it financially and logistically so that it can make a great leap forward. We are doing it, we will continue to do it and soon this hospital will be even better than it is today.”
For his part, Deputy Minister of Health Marios Themistocleous, noted that the G.O.N.C. “Agios Anargyri” is turning a page. “The two new CT scanners, the modern medical image processing station with artificial intelligence applications, the new Enhanced Care Unit and the expanded Sleep Study Unit create a more modern, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff. This upgrade takes on even greater significance in a hospital that performs nearly 9,000 CT scans a year and serves thousands of citizens on call. Each new infrastructure translates into faster diagnosis, better treatment and higher quality health services,” he added and concluded, “We would like to thank La Vie en Rose, the Malakodimou family and Dimitra Katsafadou for another important contribution to the National Health System. We are strengthening the NHS by investing in an NHS with vision and plan. Utilizing every available source of money and attracting more and more private capital for this purpose.”
The event was attended by the Governor of the GNC. “Agioi Anargyroi” Theodoros Tsouroulas, the Mayor of Kifissia Vasilis Xypolytas, the Mayor of Acharnon Spyros Vrettos, the President of the Medical Association of Athens George Patoulis and the donors of the company “LA VIE MARKETING” Dimitra Katsafadou, Nikos Malakodimos and Kyriakos Malakodimos.
