On December 13, 2024, President D. Loukaki and board members of the Thalassemia Association of Magnesia visited the 3rd EPAL Volos to educate high school students about thalassemia and the importance of voluntary blood donation. The students engaged attentively with…
A three-year memorandum of cooperation was signed between Yiannis Galinos, the head of Secondary Education in Arcadia, and Yiannis Katsiris, director of the Public Institute for Vocational Training. The partnership aims to enhance professional skills and lifelong education, focusing on…
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), or vrouwelijke genitale verminking, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia, with practices varying by culture and location. It can include the excision of the clitoris and labia, with severe cases resulting in…
A recent seminar at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized the significance of testicular self-examination among young men to facilitate early diagnosis of testicular cancer, which is most common among those aged 15-35. Urologist Aikaterini Tsogga highlighted that awareness of changes…
The interactive workshop titled ‘I Care for My Heart’ organized by the Patient School for Cardiovascular Diseases and the Third Cardiology Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki provided attendees with insights into cardiovascular diseases, prevention, diagnosis, and management. Renowned actors…
A recent study by Rutgers indicates that 41% of women aged 16 and older seeking abortions reported not using any contraceptive methods. The findings highlight a significant gap in knowledge and awareness regarding pregnancy prevention options. Many women believed their…
The Rhodes Open Sea Sailing Club, in collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross’s Education Department, is launching a ‘First Aid’ training program by year-end. Designed for both organized groups and individuals, this program covers essential first aid skills and CPR/AED…
