Important donation of the VIANEX Group to the hospital of Kos

The Group offered a powerful oxygen generator at the Hospital of Kos, while the inauguration for its operation took place in the presence of the Minister of Health, Mr. Thanos Plevris and the Chairman of the Board. and Managing Director of VIANEX Group, Mr. Dimitris P. Giannakopoulos

Actively supporting the society and our fellow citizens, the VIANEX Group proceeded to a new large donation to support the health of the inhabitants of island and especially remote Greece. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the 2nd Health District of Piraeus and the Aegean, and following a request from Mr. Stamatis Vassiliadis, Commander of the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos “IPPOKRATION”, the Group proceeded with the production with the possibility of refilling bottles (oxygen compressor). The new generator significantly upgrades the health services of the hospital of Kos, for the safe coverage of its clinics, but also of the Covid-19 wing that was created due to the pandemic.

The official inauguration of the operation of the new generator took place on Thursday, March 3 at the Health Center of Kos, in the presence of the Minister of Health Mr. Thanos Plevris, but also the Chairman of the Board. and Managing Director of VIANEX Group, Mr. Dimitris P. Giannakopoulos. The Commander of the Hospital of Kos, Mr. Stamatis Vassiliadis, made a brief tour of the Hospital, but also at the installation of the new generator to the guests of honor, while informing about the installation of the generator representatives of the State and local government.

The inauguration was attended by, among others, the Deputy Minister of Health Mrs. Mina Gaga, the Governor of the 2nd Health District of Piraeus and the Aegean Mr. Christos Roilos, the Member of Parliament for Dodecanese Mr. Mika Iatridou, the Member of Parliament for Dodecanese Mr. Dodecanese Mr. Vassilios Ypsilantis, the Member of Parliament for Dodecanese Mr. Manos Konsolas, the Director of the Office of the Deputy Minister Mr. Lillian Vildiridis, the Prefect of Kos-Nisyros Mr. Ioannis Kampanis and the Mayor of Kos Mr. Theodosis Nikitaras. In addition, the event was attended by the President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Kos Mr. Stavros Axarlis, the Vice President of the Panhellenic Medical Association Mr. Konstantinos Koutsopoulos, the Director of Rhodes Hospital Mr. Grigoris Roumanis, and many other local and local representatives.

The Minister of Health, Mr. Thanos Plevris stated during his visit: “The General Hospital of Kos” IPPOKRATIO “has been significantly upgraded thanks to the new generator that will now allow uninterrupted hospitalization and oxygen supply to patients, both in the COVID ward and This is an important move, as Kos Hospital is a central hospital for the wider area and also serves smaller Municipalities. “Every initiative aimed at the wider public good. We are very grateful for the private initiative that supports public hospitals.”

The Chairman of the Board and CEO of the VIANEX Group, Mr. Dimitris P. Giannakopoulos, stated regarding the donation of the VIANEX Group to the hospital of Kos: “Kos is one of the islands that advertises Greece abroad, tourists have always loved this place, while to the permanent residents who keep the island alive in winter, now young people, Greeks and foreigners, are added, who choose Kos for permanent residence. We are proud that VIANEX, the largest Greek pharmaceutical company, has managed to be synonymous with trust and care for humans, of course. of VIANEX, Pavlos Giannakopoulos, and we take care to continue his spirit of offering to society, and especially for the Aegean islands, we are particularly sensitized. VIANEX has an important project in the field of Social Responsibility and in this context, we emphasize the needs of critical Greece. We, as VIANEX, are here, on the side of the State, to help where we can, because our goal is common: to have all the Greek citizens deserve the medical care they deserve “.

The Commander of the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos “IPPOKRATION”, Mr. Stamatis Vassiliadis, noted about the donation of the VIANEX Group: The General Hospital of Kos “IPPOKRATIO” offers its services not only to the residents of Kos, but also to residents of many other neighboring islands. “Dimitris Giannakopoulos, fills us with gratitude and strength to continue our work with dedication and respect for our patients and our science.”

The Mayor of Kos, Mr. Theodosis Nikitaras, also noted: “For us, who live on the edge of Greece, we experience every day the anxiety of our compatriots, which is more pronounced when it comes to health issues. There is much to do, but I will I was saying that I am leaving today more optimistic about your move and I am very happy, Mr. Giannakopoulos, as I see that they are addressed to your face with intimacy. in times of crisis, so that they become viable and competitive and spread their wings further into the future. ”

It is noted that the General Hospital – Kos Health Center “IPPOKRATION” has an oxygen generator, but with smaller capabilities. At a time when the pandemic continues to threaten the health of citizens and burden the national health system, the need for oxygen supply to patients remains particularly high, with the result that the existing generator is not enough to cover them. In addition, the transport of oxygen cylinders to more distant islands, such as Kos, slows down due to weather conditions, especially during the winter months. The new generator that the General Hospital of Kos has acquired is coming to cover this urgent need, so that the inhabitants of the island can receive the appropriate hospital care, if they need to be treated.