Sophia Delicou: Greece and Cyprus Unite to Advance Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Care
Sophia Delicou, Head of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Unit, Head of the Expertise Center of Hemoglobin Diseases and Their Complications at Hippokrateio General Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“When scientific excellence is recognised beyond national borders, recognition becomes both an honour and a responsibility.
We are particularly honoured that the Centre of Expertise for Haemoglobinopathies and Their Complications at Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, Greece, has received an official invitation from institutional representatives of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cyprus to participate in the educational programme:
‘Emergency Management of Haemoglobinopathies – Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease’
- Cyprus | 16–19 November 2026
- Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos
This invitation represents a meaningful recognition of the scientific, clinical, and educational work consistently undertaken by our Centre, while providing a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise, share clinical experience, and strengthen international professional collaboration.
Of particular importance is our ongoing educational collaboration with the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), reflecting our shared commitment to advancing specialised training, promoting knowledge exchange, and improving standards of care for individuals living with haemoglobinopathies.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr Androulla Eleftheriou, Executive Director of TIF and Chair of the National Committee for Thalassaemia and Other Haemoglobinopathies in Cyprus, for her invaluable contribution, leadership, and longstanding dedication to the haemoglobinopathy community.
Her commitment to scientific education, international cooperation, and patient-centred healthcare continues to serve as an important source of inspiration for healthcare professionals worldwide.
We extend our warmest thanks to the representatives of the Ministry of Health of Cyprus, the National Committee for Thalassaemia and Other Haemoglobinopathies, the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO/OKYpY), and TIF for their trust, recognition, and valued collaboration.
Scientific outreach is not simply about gaining recognition. It is about building bridges, sharing expertise, and transforming collective knowledge into meaningful improvements in patient care.
We remain committed to clinical excellence, education, and international collaboration, always keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.
Because the true value of scientific knowledge lies not only in what we achieve, but in what we share.”
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