WHO organized European Conference on Screening
Posted On: 14/02/2020
On February 11 an 12 2020 a European Conference on Screening was organized by WHO in UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark. The Greek Ministry of Health was represented by Prof. P. D. Lagiou and V. Benetou of the Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics.
During the meeting, issues regarding the organisation and evaluation of screening programs for non- communicable diseases covering the entire lifespan were discussed and the strengths, as well as the weaknesses of these programs were addressed. Useful information on the organisation of screening programs can be found in the following links: