ABOUT COVID -19

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Administrative Board of the “Hellenic Society of Coloproctology”, we would like to express our full support to the medical, nursing and other healthcare staff of our country, who work tirelessly on the side of patients, with the hope of enduring physically, financially and especially psychologically, during this difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In addition, we would like to inform you that in the context of the present situation, the cancellations of the following events have been announced:

  1. 5th Masterclass of Cancer of the Digestive System, Heraklion Crete 11-13 May 2020 (EMKAPES)
  2. 9th International Symposium ‘Colorectal Games’, Heraklion Crete 11-13 May 2020 (EMKAPES)

Useful links are attached for your information:

  1. Announcement of the “European Society of Coloproctology” for Covid-19.
    https://www.escp.eu.com/covid19escp
  1. Announcement of the “Panhellenic Medical Association” for the operation of private clinics
    https://www.hcs.gr/UsersFiles/Documents/Nea_EKE/IATRIKOISYLLOGOIEKPROSWPOIAPPIS5108.pdf
  1. New Covid-19 coronavirus – Instructions
    https://eody.gov.gr/neos-koronaios-covid-19/

We are optimistic that we will overcome this difficult situation as soon as possible.

Thessaloniki, 15-4-2020

On behalf of the Administrative Board

The President,

A. Michalopoulos