MITERA Children's Hospital, in affiliation with the NGO Doctors of the World-Greece Medical Clinic in Perama, is continuing its free-of-charge vaccination programme for children.

Due to the shortage of vaccines and the immediate need for vaccination, representatives from MITERA Children's Hospital, accompanied by one of the hospital's ambulances, delivered the 3rd installment of vaccines on Tuesday, July 3. The installment included 5 different types of vaccines (240 vaccines in total), covering the following diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenza, measles, rubella, parotitis, chickenpox, and hepatitis A & B.

The free-of-charge vaccination programme for the children visiting the Doctors of the World Medical Clinic in Perama was launched in December 2011 with the aim of addressing the needs of children who -- due to the adverse economic conditions -- have lost one of their fundamental rights: the access to healthcare and pharmaceutical care. Some 700 vaccines have already been delivered to the Perama Medical Clinic as part of the programme.

Mr. Nikitas Kanakis, Chairman of the Doctors of the World-Greece Board, noted, "The solidarity race that commenced in Perama is continuing, with the valuable contribution of HYGEIA Group. Underprivileged children who were unfortunate enough not to be insured and were 'punished' for this by being deprived of their right to prevention now have access to basic immunization. In difficult times like these, with the State standing helpless as the fundamental rights of children are being infringed, initiatives similar to this are becoming even more significant. The generous support offered by HYGEIA Group assists us in continuing our efforts."

On her part, HYGEIA Group's CEO, Ms. Areti Souvatzoglou, stated, "We could not but continue our social contribution for the benefit of the children in need, as prevention is a thousand times better than the cure. For us at MITERA Children's Hospital, children are the center of our universe. Besides, in the almost 10 years it has been operating, MITERA Children's Hospital, the most comprehensive tertiary children's healthcare provider in Greece, has been standing by children and their families with respect and a sense of responsibility, fully addressing all their needs."

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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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