As part of its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, HYGEIA Group provided emergency aid to the homeless of Athens.

A total of 500 sleeping bags were distributed today at the City of Athens Homeless Shelter. Furthermore, non-prescription medications (cough medicines, allergy syrups, anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics) as well as various medical supplies (adhesive bandages, gauze dressings, cotton wool, masks and gloves) will also be delivered to the Homeless Shelter.

Commenting on the initiative, HYGEIA Group's CEO, Ms Areti Souvatzoglou, noted, "The Group is trying to address the major needs of vulnerable social groups. These adverse times demand our immediate contribution, with the aim of covering basic necessities."

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Hygeia Group

HYGEIA Group is the investment arm in the healthcare services sector of MIG and also the fastest growing private healthcare group in Greece.

Our Vision is to become the largest provider of integrated healthcare services in Southeastern Europe. Today, HYGEIA Group is present in 3 Southeast European countries, owning & operating 6 private hospitals in Greece, Cyprus and Albania, with a total capacity of 1,422 licensed beds, 67 operating theaters, 39 delivery rooms and 11 intensive care units with 69 beds. More than 4,500 employees and approximately 4,000 associated physicians, offer their services to HYGEIA Group.

In Greece, HYGEIA Group includes:

• HYGEIA Hospital
• MITERA General, Maternity Hospital and MITERA Children’s Hospital
• LETO Maternity Hospital and the ALFA LAB Medical Institute of Research & Diagnosis
• STEM-HEALTH HELLAS Stem Cell Bank
• Y-LOGIMED Medical Logistics & Group Purchasing
• Diagnostic Center ATHΕNS BIO-CHECK
• Diagnostic Center WEST ATHENS

Abroad, HYGEIA Group includes:

• In Cyprus: ACHILLION General Hospital in Limassol and EVANGELISMOS General Hospital in Paphos.
• In Albania: HYGEIA HOSPITAL TIRANA, operated on 1st July, 2010

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