We support – Medical care for all

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General information

Our program at a glance…

Aim: To provide coverage for various types of medical needs for uninsured individuals or people from vulnerable groups, children or adults, Greeks, immigrants and refugees, following requests from a number of partner organizations for their beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries: 2.300 requests concerning people belonging to vulnerable groups coming from Municipality Social Services, NGOs, Public Hospitals, Homes for the Elderly and other collaborating partners.

When: February 2013 – today (ongoing program)

Where: Nation wide

Collaborating Partners

85 partner organizations in 10 Prefectures of Greece
- - 47 NGOs
  - 22 Municipality Social Services
  - 9 Homes for the Elderly
  - 5 Public Hospitals
  - Social Service of the Embassy of Cyprus
  - Detention Facility Agias, Chania, Crete

Results

2.300 medical requests covered (until 10/2020). The main categories of these requests are:
- - 1.519 participations for cost of prescribed medication
  - 238 for laboratory tests /exams
  - 216 for full coverage of medication cost
  - 75 for orthopedic aid devices
  - 62 for sight glasses prescriptions
  - 30 for oxygen/respiratory devices
  - 21 for surgical treatment/procedures
  - 21 for baby formula
  - 18 for hearing aids
  - 15 for wheelchairs
  - 15 for pregnancy monitoring tests
  - 13 for medical consultations
  - 11 for personal care products
  - 8 for specialized hospital beds
  - 7 for artificial limbs
  - 6 for baby delivery procedures
  - 6 for dental/orthodontic treatments
  - 5 for individual participation in medical examination
  - 5 for vaccinations
  - 4 for specialized medical equipment
  - 4 for specific treatments