Two days ago in Corfu, Deputy Mayor for Social Protection and Care Christos Skourtis sat down with the President of the Medical Association of Corfu, Dr. Dimitris Kaloudis, to confirm ongoing cooperation on disease prevention and public health across the Municipality of Central Corfu and the Diapontia Islands. The message was straightforward: awareness efforts and early checks for residents will keep moving forward.
As the municipal note highlights, special attention stays on the student-focused program “Periklis Balanikas”, which offers free skeletal posture screenings and oral-hygiene checks. The program continues without breaks in primary and secondary schools, with active support from the Medical Association.
How did local authorities respond?
The municipality reiterated steady backing for prevention-first policies. Skourtis-who has recently taken on Health and Preventive Medicine-said the meeting was about lining up responsibilities and making sure services that help families and schools keep running smoothly through the current term.
Who participated in the meeting?
The discussion involved Deputy Mayor Christos Skourtis and Medical Association President Dr. Dimitris Kaloudis at the Municipality of Central Corfu. No other attendees or working groups were mentioned in the announcement.
What does this mean for the city?
For residents of Corfu in the Ionian Islands, the continued partnership means ongoing access to prevention activities, clear health information, and school-based screenings that can catch problems early and guide families toward care. It also strengthens the day-to-day cooperation between municipal services and local clinicians.
- Ongoing cooperation between the Municipality of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands and the Medical Association of Corfu
- Emphasis on prevention, public awareness, and early detection
- Free skeletal posture and oral-hygiene checks for pupils
- Activities carried out across primary and secondary schools on the island
Where to find more information?
Watch the municipality’s and the Medical Association’s official channels for next steps and schedules. At the time of writing, detailed timetables and locations for upcoming visits were not shared.
What will be the consequences of the decision?
No new initiatives were announced, but the renewed commitment points to steady coverage of school units and a continued focus on prevention. Authorities said coordination will stay close, though no specific additions or expansions were listed.
How much will it cost?
The municipal note did not provide budget figures or funding sources. Financial details are still to be confirmed.
What do residents think?
The release did not include public feedback. Still, school-based programs usually draw interest from families and educators in Corfu; if formal consultations are planned, they were not mentioned.
Why now?
The timing lines up with Deputy Mayor Skourtis recently taking responsibility for Health and Preventive Medicine, prompting an early meeting to set priorities and keep momentum. The meeting took place on 30 September 2025 in Corfu.
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