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Kapa3 in the second half of March – Early April: Access, Innovation and Support

During the second half of March and the first days of April, Kapa3 continued to strengthen access to care for people living with cancer and their families, connecting innovation with meaningful, human-centred support.

Patient Rights

Recent changes in the distribution of high-cost medicines (FYK) through EOPYY and private pharmacies are reshaping how patients access their treatment. Kapa3 supports patients and caregivers by providing clear information, helping them navigate procedures more effectively and ensuring continuity of care.

Digital Health & Public Services

Digital governance in Greece is entering a new phase, with the mandatory acceptance of electronic documents by public sector bodies. The use of qualified electronic signatures and seals gives documents full legal validity, simplifying processes and significantly reducing bureaucracy for patients and healthcare professionals.

Actions & Events

Kapa3 actively participated in the 6th Nursing Two-Day Conference of Western Macedonia, focusing on the balance between technology and human connection in healthcare. The organisation highlighted the importance of patient navigation, digital health, and the voice of patients and caregivers in shaping a more accessible and human-centred care system.

In addition, through an interview on DION TV, Kapa3 emphasised the role of social support in practice, underlining that effective support goes beyond information — it includes guidance, understanding, and presence within a complex healthcare system. The discussion also introduced “Myrto”, the digital assistant being developed to support patients and caregivers in their daily needs.

Collaborations

Kapa3 joined the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC), strengthening its connection with innovation, technology, and a growing network of organisations, businesses, and research institutions. This collaboration enhances opportunities for more coordinated, modern, and accessible healthcare services.

Awareness

On the occasion of World Social Work Day (March 27), the critical role of social workers in healthcare and oncology was highlighted. Despite their recognised importance, gaps and inequalities in social services continue to affect access to care, making the strengthening of community-based support essential.

Support Our Work

A new collection of handmade scarves, wraps, and shawls brings a touch of spring while supporting a meaningful cause. Created using techniques such as low immersion dyeing and botanical (eco) printing, each piece is unique.

Leaves, flowers, and natural dyes are imprinted on the fabrics, creating one-of-a-kind designs. From silk scarves made from Greek silk to lightweight wraps, each item combines elegance with authenticity.

With every purchase, you actively support Kapa3’s initiatives for people living with cancer and their families.

Kapa3 remains active, promoting support and accessibility in care — more updates are on the way.

Text/Adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

Wrap Yourself in Spring. A small act of care, a one-of-a-kind piece.

Spring is a season of renewal — a time of light, color, and a desire for change.
This year, Kapa3 invites you to wear it — quite literally. A collection of handmade scarves, wraps, and shawls brings spring closer than ever. Created using techniques such as low immersion dyeing and botanical (eco) printing, each piece is truly one of a kind.

Leaves, flowers, and natural dyes derived from plants, fruits, and even tree bark leave their imprint on the fabrics, creating patterns that can never be replicated. No two scarves are the same — each one carries the care and attention with which it was made.

From silk scarves made of Greek silk to lightweight wraps in viscose, gauze, or blended fabrics, this collection combines elegance with authenticity. Every purchase directly supports the work of Kapa3 and its initiatives for people facing cancer and their families.

Each scarf is more than just an accessory: it is a small act of care that you can wear or offer as a gift to the women you love — partners, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, friends, colleagues.

With every purchase, we become part of a community that supports, cares, and shares moments of solidarity. The power of small acts is greater than we imagine.

The collection is limited — a total of 19 unique pieces are available.

Availability & Purchase Information

For more information and orders, please contact Kapa3:
– via email at info@kapa3.gr
– by phone at +30 690 6265170

(Please include the product code when placing your order)

Available Pieces

Each piece is unique and corresponds to the photo that accompanies it.

Low immersion dyeing technique

LID-01 – Viscose wrap
Dimensions: 210 × 70 cm 

 

Price: 30€

LID-02 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk) / SOLD
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm

Price: 24€

LID-03 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm

 
Price: 24€

LID-04 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm


Price: 24€

LID-05 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm


Price: 24€

LID-06 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk), shibori technique
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm


Price: 24€

LID-07 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk) / SOLD
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm

 
Price: 24€

LID-08 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm


Price: 24€

LID-09 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 27 × 114 cm 

 
Price: 24€

Botanical (eco) printing technique

BOT-01 – Viscose wrap
Dimensions: 184 × 68 cm

  

   

Price: 36€

BOT-02 – Viscose wrap
Dimensions: 197 × 65 cm 

 


Price: 36€

BOT-03 – Viscose wrap
Dimensions: 196 × 68 cm 

 
Price: 36€

BOT-04 – Viscose wrap / SOLD
Dimensions: 187 × 65 cm

 
Price: 36€

BOT-05 – Gauze wrap
Dimensions: 217 × 80 cm

 
Price: 40€

BOT-06 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 114 × 27 cm

 
Price: 30€

BOT-07 – Silk narrow scarf (Greek silk) / SOLD
Dimensions: 114 × 27 cm


Price: 30€

BOT-08 – Silk square scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 50 × 50 cm

   
Price: 30€

BOT-09 – Silk square scarf (Greek silk)
Dimensions: 50 × 50 cm

   
Price: 30€

BOT-10 – Blended fabric wrap (cotton, linen & polyester)
Dimensions: 162 × 48 cm

 
Price: 24€

The scarves are created by the brand Zoe and the Dog (@Zoeandthedog).

This spring, let’s wear something beautiful — and meaningful.

Text: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

The digital transformation of documents

Greece is advancing in digital governance with Law 4727/2020, making it mandatory for public authorities to accept electronic documents bearing an approved electronic signature or electronic stamp. This means citizens and businesses no longer need to submit paper forms or collect physical signatures for documents to be legally recognized.

What are approved electronic signatures and stamps?
Approved signatures and stamps confirm the authenticity and legal validity of documents. Certificates, applications, or contracts with these digital markers are recognized by all public and judicial authorities, as well as by private entities, without additional procedures.

Easy verification and security
Documents issued through the Unified Digital Government Portal (gov.gr) carry a unique verification code and can be checked online using either the verification code or QR code. This provides added security and transparency while reducing the risk of fraudulent documents.

Practical benefits for citizens and businesses
Digital documents simplify administrative processes and save time, enabling citizens and businesses to focus on essential tasks instead of bureaucratic procedures. At the same time, the reliability and legal validity of documents are preserved across public and private sectors.

The new reality
Mandatory acceptance of electronic documents marks another step toward a modern, user-friendly, and transparent administration, where citizens can trust that their documents are recognized, whether digital or printed. The digitalization of documents also promotes efficiency, security, and accessibility, enhancing daily interactions with public authorities.

The adoption of electronic documents is a major step toward a paperless, fast, and secure workflow. It ensures compliance with national laws while making government services more approachable and easier to navigate for everyone.

Text/Adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

Expansion of High-Cost Medicines Available Through EOPYY Private Pharmacies – What Changes for Patients

The Hellenic National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY) is expanding the list of new high-cost medicines available through private EOPYY pharmacies, facilitating patient access to high-cost treatments. The recent decision was published in the Government Gazette.

This development represents another step toward simplifying patient access to high-cost therapies, reducing the need for physical visits to EOPYY pharmacies.

The new regulation includes the addition of further medicines, broadening the scope of the measure. Among these are treatments for multiple sclerosis, such as the active substance ocrelizumab, as well as anticancer agents like imatinib and capecitabine, widely used in oncology. This expansion is expected to significantly benefit more patients, who until now had to be served through specific distribution points, often facing longer waiting times. Patients will gain convenience and improved continuity of care, as access to treatments becomes faster and more reliable.

The option to collect medicines from private EOPYY pharmacies is expected to substantially improve patients’ daily lives, reducing hassle and enhancing accessibility, especially for those with chronic or serious conditions. This change is also part of the broader digital transformation of health services, aiming for a more flexible and patient-centered system. Healthcare providers will be able to monitor medicine distribution more efficiently, ensuring timely support and guidance for patients throughout their treatment.

According to the Government Gazette:

The start date of the medicine distribution process, with supply by EOPYY and final delivery at the private pharmacy specified in ministerial decision EΑLE/GΠ/oικ.51724/19-11-2025, as listed in the table below, is set as the date when EOPYY’s upgraded electronic platform (fyk.eopyy.gov.gr) becomes fully operational for the submission of patient requests under the new procedure defined in the above ministerial decision.

You can read the Government Gazette here (greek text)

Read our previous articles on the HCM procedure here and here

Text/Adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

Kapa3 joins the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC)

The Cancer Patient Guidance Center – Kapa3 is pleased to announce its participation in the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC), strengthening its connection with the Greek digital health ecosystem.

The Kapa3 HDHC collaboration marks the organization’s active integration into a dynamic innovation network. Through this partnership, Kapa3 gains access to a network of 47 innovative organizations, as well as the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), aiming to enhance the quality of support services for cancer patients.

The HDHC brings together and connects leading organizations, businesses, and research institutions in the field of digital health in Greece, providing a framework for networking, collaborations, and innovative projects, as well as access to funding and investment opportunities. Its mission is to empower the Greek digital health ecosystem, with the goal of positioning Greece among the leading countries in the sector internationally within the next decade.

Through its participation in HDHC, Kapa3 further strengthens its mission to support cancer patients by adopting modern, technology-driven approaches and innovative practices. As a member, the organization gains the opportunity to take part in events, working groups, and collaborative initiatives, while fostering the exchange of knowledge and expertise with other stakeholders in the ecosystem.

At the same time, this participation creates opportunities for Kapa3 to actively contribute to the development of a sustainable and forward-looking digital health ecosystem in Greece, promoting collaboration, innovation, and shared perspectives towards institutional strengthening of the sector. It also provides access to emerging technologies and best practices that can improve patient experience and enhance the effectiveness of care services.

Through this collaboration, Kapa3 reinforces its role as an organization that connects cancer patient support with the ongoing developments in digital health in Greece and internationally, building bridges between care, technology, and innovation for the community it serves.

You can download our Press Release here 

Text: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

Kapa3 at the “Facing the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence” Event

On March 11, 2026, Kapa3 co-founder Evangeli Bista and the organization’s collaborator, Christos Frantzidis, senior lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, attended with keen interest the event “Facing the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence”, organized by diaNEOsis at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Lighthouse, marking 10 years of the organization’s work.

The event highlighted, through presentations and discussions, key topics regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), including: what AI is and the concerns it raises, social impacts and inequalities it may create, ethical and responsible use, effects on work and productivity, and the challenges in legislation and technology regulation.

As Evangeli Bista noted on her social media, AI remains a field full of questions:

  • What exactly is Artificial Intelligence?
  • What concerns are emerging around it?

“Technology without thought can reinforce the greatest inequalities,” she emphasized, adding that the conversation on ethical and scientifically informed access to technology remains open. The event offered the chance to see “the next day… through the eyes of those who pioneered it,” such as Joseph Sifakis (Turing Award 2007) and Christos Papadimitriou.

Kapa3’s participation focused on observing, absorbing knowledge, and supporting dialogue around the challenges and opportunities of AI, with particular attention to the social dimension and the inequalities it may create.

By attending this event, Kapa3 continues to demonstrate its commitment to technological developments, the importance of informed and responsible discussion, and understanding the social and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence.

Kapa3 in the First Half of March: Actions, Collaborations, and Updates for Oncology Patients

During the first half of March, Kapa3 continued to highlight important topics concerning the oncology patient support, rights, and daily lives  through initiatives, collaborations, and informational activities.

Efforts focused both on strengthening access to information and services, and on promoting practical and digital tools that make patients’ daily lives easier.

In an environment where patients’ needs remain complex and constantly evolving, reliable information, enhanced collaboration among stakeholders, and the promotion of holistic care are especially important.

Below is a summary of the main developments from the month.

Collaborations

Key partnerships were strengthened with the Sarcoma Fighters Patients Association, the Hellenic Federation of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (HFoPwMS), and Doctor Homie, aiming to enhance information, support, and quality care for patients.

Actions & Presentations

Kapa3 participated in the scientific meeting “Cancer in 2026: Challenges and Breakthroughs,” emphasizing the pivotal role of supportive care for oncology patients, while also presenting recent developments addressing their evolving needs. Kapa3 also attented the event “Facing the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence” as we remain focused on supporting dialogue around the opportunities and challenges of A.I.

Patient Rights

Supporting oncology patients remains a central goal of our initiatives. Focus was given to updates on the 2026 constant attendance allowance and improved digital access for patients to their test results.

Digital Health & Research

A new European Commission report highlights the critical role of digital health technologies in transforming healthcare systems, outlining both opportunities and challenges for the future of care.

Awareness

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, reminding everyone of the importance of prevention and early detection.

Oncology patient support remains our top priority, and we continue to monitor developments — more news will follow.

Evangeli Bista on DION TV: Social Support and Kapa3’s Role in Guiding Oncology Patients

On March 19, 2026, Evangeli Bista, Co-founder of Kapa3, gave an interview to Christos Thanasainas, journalist and Scientific Director of Forlife Clinic, on Central Macedonia’s DION TV, during the daily program All About Health, which covers topics on health, nutrition, autoimmune diseases, and recent scientific developments.

The discussion highlighted the importance of social support for cancer patients and their families, both inside and outside the hospital, as well as the critical role of Kapa3 in guiding and providing holistic support to patients.

WHAT IS SOCIAL SUPPORT – TWO WORLDS:

Social support in cancer care is not a single, uniform concept. Inside the hospital, it mainly concerns assistance with the public healthcare system and bureaucratic procedures. Outside the hospital, real life begins: family, caregivers, and decisions the patient must make.

MAJOR SYSTEM CHALLENGES:

As Ms. Bista noted, hospitals face a significant shortage of social workers and related professionals. International literature suggests that there should be 10 social workers for every 2,500 residents—but this is not the case in Greece. In 92 municipalities, there is not a single social worker, while in areas where social workers exist, most are on fixed-term contracts or funded through programs (such as ESIF). The result is a maze of bureaucracy and uncertainty for the patient, who must understand medical and legal terms, make critical decisions, and manage financial consequences—often without support.

THE ROLE OF KAPA3 – SOLUTION, NOT JUST A SERVICE:

In this environment, Kapa3 provides holistic guidance and support, helping patients navigate procedural and practical issues—either independently, if they feel capable, or with active assistance from the organization at every step. Coverage is nationwide, although the complexity and fragmented structure of the system require ongoing study and time for effective support.

THE “HEAVY” MESSAGE – UNDERSTANDING VS. INFORMATION:

As Ms. Bista emphasized:

“The patient doesn’t need more information – they need understanding.”

The process is essentially behavioral: understanding reduces uncertainty, uncertainty reduces anxiety, anxiety affects behavior, and behavior determines health outcomes.

Kapa3 operates within this “maze,” offering holistic guidance and support. Intervention can be supportive, giving patients the ability to act on their own, or active, guiding them step by step. Kapa3 covers the entire country, addressing the growing needs of patients.

THE BIG CHALLENGE: “MYRTO”

“Myrto” represents Kapa3’s major initiative for 2026. After five years in oncology social support, Kapa3 addresses secondary digital exclusion with “Myrto”—a Digital Health Navigator designed to transform knowledge into practical understanding and provide real-time guidance for patients, avoiding the “chaotic wandering” through the healthcare system. The platform is currently in the study and design phase, aiming to meet the real needs of patients and their caregivers.

The interview highlighted the importance of social support, understanding over mere information, and the role of digital technology in modern oncology care. Kapa3 and Myrto strive to bring care from the hospital into patients’ daily lives through a holistic, personalized, and practical approach.

For more information and to watch the full interview, see the video on YouTube here.

(Note: Video in Greek with no English subtitles).

You can dowload our Press Release here

Text/adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3

Kapa3’s Contribution to the 6th Nursing Symposium of Western Macedonia: Digital Health, Empathy, and Patient Navigation

With active participation in a well-established scientific meeting on contemporary nursing issues, Kapa3 took part in the 6th Nursing Symposium of Western Macedonia on “Innovation and Empathy: Balancing Technology with Human Contact in Nursing”, held on March 19–20, 2026, in Ptolemaida.

The Symposium, now a key annual event for the nursing community, serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and highlighting the multifaceted role of nurses in modern healthcare.

As part of the thematic session “Innovation and Citizen Engagement: Creating Accessible Tools with Empathy”, Ms. Evangeli Bista, co-founder of Kapa3, joined the panel along with Ms. Pisti Krystallidou, President of the NGO WinCancer, showcasing the role of civil society in shaping contemporary, accessible healthcare services.

On March 20, Ms. Evangeli Bista and Ms. Pisti Krystallidou actively participated in the Round Table on the same theme. Ms. Krystallidou presented “Empathy in Practice: What the Caregiver Gains from Health Professionals”, highlighting the daily challenges and support needs of people caring for patients. Ms. Bista emphasized Kapa3’s role and the use of digital tools in guiding patients effectively.

During her presentation, Ms. Bista outlined how the healthcare system is transforming: from episodic care to continuous support, from hospital-centered services to daily-life integration, and from the healthcare professional as the sole source of knowledge to the patient as an active participant. In this new environment, digital health and patient navigation go beyond mere tools, focusing on the citizen’s ability to use them meaningfully in everyday life.

Special attention was given to the needs of oncology patients, who require not only access to information but also guidance through a complex healthcare system—knowing where to turn, what they are entitled to, and how to manage critical decisions in daily life. In this context, the importance of patient navigation was highlighted, a model that Kapa3 has implemented since its foundation, acting as a bridge between available services and patients’ real needs.

Finally, the digital social assistant “Myrto” was presented, serving as a single reference point for patients, facilitating access to information and services, and translating knowledge into practical, everyday support.

Kapa3’s participation in the Symposium highlighted the importance of combining technological innovation with empathy, confirming that the future of oncology care is not only about personalized treatment but also about personalized understanding of each patient’s needs.

Download our Press Release here 

Text/Adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3