Τhe Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports the Center for Preventive Paediatrics 'Americos Argyriou'

The Center for Preventive Paediatrics 'Americos Argyriou' has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation for its generous contribution of €15,000, in support of its ongoing provision of screening programmes in 2025.

"This action is yet another testament to the Foundation’s social responsibility and commitment to the Cypriot population, significantly contributing to the promotion of children's health and well-being," a press release from the Center said, adding, "The donation will be used to support the Center’s daily operations, enabling it to continue offering high-quality screening programmes focused on prenatal and neonatal screening."

The Multifaceted Philanthropic Work of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

As noted in the press release, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, established by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is dedicated to supporting social and educational initiatives in countries where the founder has lived and worked, including the United Kingdom, Greece, Cyprus, and Monaco. In Cyprus, the Foundation has developed notable initiatives, including:

• The Bi-Communal Business Cooperation Awards
• The Young Entrepreneurship Awards
• The "Food from the Heart" Programme

"The Foundation's significant contribution extends beyond financial support to fostering a framework of social solidarity and responsibility, positively impacting the local community," the press release notes.

The Value of Preventive Paediatrics and the Importance of Early Intervention

Also according to the same announcement, the mission of the Center for Preventive Paediatrics 'Americos Argyriou' is to provide high-quality screening programs to all residents of Cyprus, ensuring that all children in have the best possible start in life.

The Center’s screening programs are offered free of charge to the entire population of Cyprus, upholding the principle of equal access to public health services and ensuring universal participation.

Through these programmes, the Center aims for the early detection of each disorder and the timely intervention and treatment where required so that children have a healthy development and quality of life.

detect potential health issues early, enabling immediate intervention and, consequently, fostering healthy child development and quality of life.

The three screening programs offered by the Center for Preventive Paediatrics “Americos Argyriou” are as follows:

• The Prenatal Screening Programme, aimed at the early diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and offered to all pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
• The Neonatal Preventive Screening Programme focused on the early diagnosis of metabolic disorders in newborns.
• The Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme, designed to detect and diagnose congenital hearing loss, which a newborn may be born with.

A Heartfelt "Thank You" for the Invaluable Support

"The support of the Center for Preventive Paediatrics 'Americos Argyriou' from the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is an example of how private initiatives can make a substantial contribution to improving public health and social well-being," the Center's press release said, concluding, "We express our sincere gratitude to the Foundation for its trust and support in the provision of our programmes and we shall continue to strive for the benefit of pregnant women and neonates in Cyprus."