I Deserve to Know Plus II-Kalamata supports the Third Age

Entitled "I Deserve to Know Plus II" and aiming to improve the health and quality of life of older adults (65+ years old), the Prometheus Association is dynamically continuing its successful program of providing free liver elastography examinations in Kalamata.

The check-ups will occur from Monday, May 19th, to Friday, May 23rd, at the two Friendship, Solidarity and Culture Clubs (formerly KAPI) of the Municipality of Kalamata, from 08:00 to 14:00.

Monday, 19th to Wednesday, May 21st 2025, at the First Friendship Club (Boutsi 1).
Thursday 22nd to Friday 23rd May 2025 at the B' Friendship Club (1, Metsovou str., at the Koufou Elies camp).
For appointments and to avoid overcrowding, you can call the A' Friendship Club (contact tel.: 27210 95655) and the B' Friendship Club (contact tel.: 27210 21426) in the morning hours.

The free tests in Kalamata are held under the auspices of the Municipality of Kalamata and the Medical Association of Messenia, in collaboration with the Welfare Directorate-Social Assistance Department of the Municipality of Kalamata, the Association of People with Cancer Experience of Kalamata "Xanarchi-ZO" and the Diabetic Association of Messinia "Glykia Messinia".

This initiative aims to strengthen the prevention and early diagnosis of liver diseases in the elderly, who are at increased risk of developing chronic diseases, including certain forms of cancer. According to the World Health Organisation, liver cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer worldwide and the 6th most common cancer.

The ageing of the population, combined with increased risk factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and obesity, poses a serious threat to public health. Obesity in middle and old age is growing rapidly, causing serious health consequences, such as fatty liver disease and certain forms of cancer.

The "Deserve to Know Plus II" programme aims to raise public awareness and improve the health of older adults. It offers a valuable opportunity for free liver elastography.

The programme is implemented with the kind support of the TIMA Public Benefit Foundation.