Informational events for farmers and health measures to protect against bird flu
The Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, has organized a series of informative events regarding farmers' health problems and the protection measures against avian influenza. The events, which are sponsored by the Agricultural Bank of Greece, were held in Kilkis, Kozani and Ormylia- Chalkidiki on March 14 -15, 2009.
Press Conference titled “Rural Population and Avian Influenza: Guidelines for Protection”
Taking into consideration that safeguarding farmers and their families' health is vital for protecting public health, the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, organized a press conference titled "Rural Population and Avian Influenza: Guidelines for Protection". The event took place on January 29, 2009.
Fundraising Event For The Children In Gaza
With the message "Help me Live", the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, organized a special fundraising event to help the children in Gaza.
Fundraising Event For The Children In Gaza
One of the most alarming outcomes of the offensive in Gaza is the number of children that were killed, maimed or orphaned. The children of Gaza are struggling to survive, homeless, hungry, thirsty, and in need of medical care. They also need to go back to school and to a normal life that most children all over the world take for granted. They need and deserve all the help one can give.
Press Conference entitled “Rural Population and Avian Influenza: Guidelines for Protection”
Within the context of the new information campaign for the protection against avian influenza, the Prolepsis Institute organizes, with the kind support of ATEBANK, a press conference entitled "Rural Population and Avian Influenza: Guidelines for Protection". The conference will take place on Thursday, 29 January at 12p.m. in the Foreign Press Association of Greece, 23 Akademias street, Athens.
October 24, 2008: International Day against Obesity
The international day against obesity is celebrated on the 24th of October and with this opportunity the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis has issued this press release informing the public about this serious public health threat and also providing information on a relevant European project titled "Guidelines for the Prevention of Obesity at the Workplace"-The GPOW project.
Event entitled “Lifelong Learning and Health”
Prolepsis presented the results of two projects concerning health promotion for vulnerable population groups, such as the elderly and illiterate, during a successful information function that took place on September 30, 2008, one day before the international day of senior citizens. The projects were co-funded by the European Commission.
Event entitled “Lifelong Learning and Health”
The European population is aging every day. It is estimated that in 2050, 173 million people in Europe will be 65 years and older making the population of senior citizens double to that of children in Europe.