Coordination, dissemination and evaluation

As Cyprus’s Competent Authority for EUCanScreen, the Ministry of Health coordinates the country’s participation in this European Joint Action.

The Ministry contributes to project coordination, dissemination and evaluation. It also supports the implementation of current screening programmes, the planning and development of future programmes, data collection and monitoring, and the development of national screening information systems.

The team brings together expertise in public health, breast screening, cancer data, programme coordination and project administration.

OurTeam

🔹 Dr Theodora Zachariadou — First Medical Officer, Coordinator of the Screening Programs Unit at the Ministry of Health, and Legal Signatory for EUCanScreen

She supports national coordination of EUCanScreen, reviews project deliverables and helps ensure that the work aligns with national screening priorities and commitments. She also coordinates the implementation of current screening programmes in Cyprus and the design of future programmes.

🔹 Anna Demetriou — Statistical Officer, Health Monitoring Unit

She contributes expertise in cancer data and surveillance, supporting national data collection, the assessment of data availability, project reporting and the development of screening information systems. She also contributes to the work of the Cyprus Cancer Registry.

🔹 Dr Athina Skoulariki — Scientific Director of the Breast Screening Programme

She provides scientific oversight and clinical and scientific guidance for the programme, supporting its monitoring and evidence-based decisions on implementation and improvement.

🔹 Dora Charalambous — Breast Screening Programme Coordinator

She coordinates activities at screening centres and contributes to data collection, reporting, training, quality control and audit activities, bringing the operational perspective of the breast screening programme.

Together, the Ministry of Health team works with partners across Europe to support effective, evidence-based and well-organised cancer screening.

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