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
Where: nation wide
When: February 2013 – today (ongoing program)
Results
- 2.190 requests covered (until 06/2020). The main categories of these requests are:
- 1.432 participations for cost of prescribed medication
- 228 for laboratory tests /exams
- 210 for full coverage of medication cost
- 73 for orthopedic aid devices
- 61 for sight glasses prescriptions
- 30 for oxygen/respiratory devices
- 21 for surgical treatment/procedures
- 21 for baby formula
- 18 for hearing aids
- 12 for medical consultations
- 13 for pregnancy monitoring tests
- 14 for wheelchairs
- 8 for specialized hospital beds
- 6 for baby delivery procedures
- 6 for dental/orthodontic treatments
- 7 for artificial limbs
- 5 for individual participation in medical examination
- 5 for specific treatments
- 5 for vaccinations
- 3 for specialized medical equipment
- 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
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