The initiative was co-organized by:
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Ms. Eleftheria (Rita) Moraitaki-Pikrou, Chairwoman & CEO of the National Center for Health Quality & Technology Assessment S.A. (E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A.), along with the Board Members:
Mr. Nikos Dedes, Mr. Nikos Kakavas, Mr. Giannis Kehris, Mr. Manolis Migadakis, and Ms. Vasiliki Filippatou -
The Hellenic Red Cross (HRC)
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The Hellenic Nurses Association (ENA)
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The Patients’ Union of Greece (ENASEL)
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The Women’s Health First initiative
During the event, the pivotal role of nurses was highlighted, along with the importance of scientific excellence in nursing, the need to strengthen the healthcare system, and the deeply human dimension of care.
The event was addressed by:
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The Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis-Spyridon Georgiadis, who referred to recent initiatives to upgrade the country’s hospitals and the significance of E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A. as a State Agency in the health sector.
Followed by greetings from:
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Ms. Eleftheria (Rita) Moraitaki-Pikrou, Chairwoman & CEO of E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A.
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Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, President of the Hellenic Red Cross
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Mr. Dimitrios Skoutelis, President of the Hellenic Nurses Association
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Mr. Nikos Dedes, Secretary General of ENASEL and Board Member of E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A.
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Ms. Ioanna Tsiaousi, President and Co-Founder of Women’s Health First
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Ms. Angeliki Dreliozi, Director of Mental Health Services Coordination, 2nd Regional Health Authority of Piraeus & Aegean (on behalf of the Governor Mr. Christos Roilos)
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Dr. Vasiliki Gioka, Head of the Quality Department, 1st Regional Health Authority of Attica
Special Honors:
E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A. honored Ms. Daphne Nikolaou, Legal Advisor to the Minister of Health, for her dedication and high level of scientific expertise, serving as a model of service and personal responsibility.
The fully attended event included honorary awards to individuals and institutions in the health sector. Among those recognized were:
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General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia "AGIOI ANARGYROI"
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Mr. Theodoros Tsouroulas, Director
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Ms. Vasiliki Filippatou, University-educated Nurse, former Director of the Nursing Service, and Board Member of E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A.
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Naval Hospital of Athens (NNA)
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Rear Admiral (MC) Ioannis Stavrianopoulos, Director
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Rear Admiral (NC) Konstantina Gaitani, Head of Nursing
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401 General Military Hospital of Athens
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Brigadier General (MC) Ilias Poulakidas, Director
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Lieutenant Colonel (NC) Zoi Charalampidou, Head Nurse of Unit 5A (Internal Medicine)
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251 General Hospital of the Air Force (251 GNA)
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Brigadier General (MC) Antonios Cheimonas, Director
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Flight Lieutenant (NC) Vasiliki Rapti, Nurse, Hemodialysis Unit
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Hellenic Red Cross
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Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, Pharmacist, Honorary Major General
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General Hospital of Athens “EVANGELISMOS – POLYKLINIKI”
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Mr. Anastasios Grigoropoulos, Director
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Dr. Dimitrios Pistolas, Director of Nursing
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Unified N.P.D.D. – “ATTIKON” University General Hospital – “AGIA VARVARA” Hospital
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Mr. Spyridon Apostolopoulos, Director
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Ms. Eleni Pisimisi, Director of Nursing
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General Hospital of Divine Providence “Pammakaristos”
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Mr. Thrasivoulos Ladopoulos, Director
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Ms. Mata Foutou, Head Nurse, Surgical Department
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General Anti-Cancer – Oncology Hospital of Athens “AGIOS SAVVAS”
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Mr. Christos Fasianos, Director
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Ms. Anthoula Lagiou, Head Nurse, Home Care Unit
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General Hospital of Athens “IPPOKRATEIO”
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Mr. Marios Tingas, Director
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Ms. Sofia Seidou, Head Nurse, University Surgery Department
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Ms. Andriana Theodorakopoulou, Head of Cardiology Cath Lab
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General Hospital of Thessaloniki “IPPOKRATEIO”
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Mr. Nikolaos Antonakis, Director
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Ms. Athanasia Nouni, Nurse MSc, Visual Artist
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SOS Children’s Villages Greece
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Mr. George Protopappas, General Director
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Athenian Charity Elderly Home (Girokomeio Athinon)
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Mr. Spyros Chamakiotis, Chairman of the Board
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Mr. Konstantinos Soldatos, General Director
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Ms. Vasiliki Papanikou, Head Nurse of “Konsoleio” Unit
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To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri Foundation
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Ms. Maria Tourkohoriti, President of the Parents Association and Vice President of the Lilian Voudouri Foundation
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Friends of People with Disabilities – Supported Living “Love and Care for To Ergastiri”
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Ms. Nana Koumpli, President
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Children’s Drawing Competition Awards were also presented for the Children’s Drawing Contest, titled “Colors of Love for the Hands that Care”, with participation from children of nurses across Greece. The drawings decorated the event and were presented to the Minister of Health to be displayed at the Ministry and used for greeting cards and albums.
All participating children received certificates of merit and symbolic gifts.
Judging Committee:
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Lea Petrou, Visual Artist
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Sophia Chaita, Art Education Counselor
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Kalomira Rapanaki, Art Teacher (14th Primary School of Chalandri)
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Yiannis Petritis, Art Teacher (2nd Junior High School of Gerakas)
The committee selected the following two winners:
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Michaela Konstantina Siopi, age 14
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Christos Andropoulos, age 4.5
Distinguished Guests
The event was honored by the presence of:
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Air Vice Marshal (MC) Konstantinos Siafakas, Director of the Medical Directorate of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff
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Rear Admiral (MC) Ioannis Stavrianopoulos, Director of NNA
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Lieutenant General Georgios Dimitrakopoulos, Director of the Army General Staff Medical Directorate
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Colonel (NC) Sofia Moschona, Head of 401 GSNA Nursing
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Group Captain (NC) Maria Lykouropoulou, Deputy Director of Nursing, 251 GNA
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Mr. Veniamin Batis, Deputy Director of “EVANGELISMOS – POLYKLINIKI”
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Ms. Christina Morfaki, Deputy Director of “IPPOKRATEIO”
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Mr. Vasilios Exarchos, President of the National Center for Public Administration
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Dr. Aikaterini Deliveliotou, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Vice President of Women’s Health First
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Dr. Paraskevi Chrysovalanto Tsetsa, Gynecologist, Co-Founder of Women’s Health First
As well as many nurses from both public and private hospitals, organization representatives, business leaders, Red Cross volunteers, journalists, photographers, volunteers, and a large number of friends and supporters.
In Closing A heartfelt thank you from all of us to everyone who contributed to and attended this successful event, which aimed to highlight and honor the vital role of nurses, the profound human aspect of the profession, and the importance of quality in healthcare.
With respect,
National Center for Health Quality & Technology Assessment S.A. (E.K.A.P.T.Y. S.A.)
Hellenic Red Cross (HRC)
Hellenic Nurses Association (ENA)
Patients’ Union of Greece (ENASEL)
Women’s Health First Initiative
