Axion Hellas: The 22nd Mission Concludes with a Significant Impact on Ithaca, Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos

The 22nd Mission of Axion Hellas was successfully completed, taking place from 30 September to 4 October 2026 on the islands of Ithaca, Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos. The mission delivered a comprehensive programme of free preventive medical examinations, alongside educational and cultural activities.

Nine years after its first mission, Axion Hellas returned to the region where its journey began, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting residents of remote and hard-to-reach areas of Greece.

727 Residents and Over 3,341 Medical Examinations

As part of the medical programme of the 22nd Mission, the Axion Hellas medical team provided healthcare services to 727 residents across the four islands, carrying out more than 3,341 medical examinations in total.

Specifically, on Ithaca, 450 residents received 1,926 medical examinations, while on Meganisi, 170 residents underwent 1,002 examinations. On Kalamos, 100 residents received 413 examinations, and a further seven residents were examined on Kastos.

Overall, the medical team reached approximately one in three permanent residents across the four islands, highlighting the importance of access to preventive healthcare and primary medical services in remote communities.

The mission brought together healthcare professionals representing 23 medical specialties and services:

1. Radiology – General Ultrasound Examinations
2. Gynaecology
3. Dermatology
4. Endocrinology
5. Cardiology
6. Breast Clinic – Breast Ultrasound Examinations
7. Laboratory Medicine – Blood Sampling
8. Neurosurgery – Spine
9. Dentistry
10. Orthopaedics
11. Urology
12. Ophthalmology
13. Paediatric Ophthalmology
14. Internal Medicine
15. Paediatrics
16. Paediatric Gastroenterology
17. Respiratory Medicine
18. General Surgery
19. Psychiatry
20. Psychology
21. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
22. Audiology
23. Clinical Nutrition

50 Educational and Cultural Activities – 2,358 Participations

Alongside the medical programme, the Educational and Cultural Team of Axion Hellas made a significant contribution to the communities of Ithaca and Meganisi.

A total of 50 activities were organised in schools and public spaces across the two islands, as part of 12 distinct programmes, recording 2,358 participations. Of these, 1,900 involved children and 458 involved adults.

The activities covered a wide range of subjects, including first aid, online safety, artificial intelligence, Olympic values and sports, contemporary art, environmental protection, water safety and inclusion.

The programme also featured cultural initiatives, a theatrical performance and a comedy evening, offering opportunities for learning, creativity and entertainment for both children and adults.

The 22nd Mission of Axion Hellas concluded having made a meaningful contribution to healthcare, prevention, education and culture across the participating island communities.

The warm welcome extended by local residents and their enthusiastic participation in the activities reaffirm the importance of maintaining a consistent presence and fostering close cooperation with local communities.