Prevention is the cornerstone of good health. According to the EOPYY's Unified Health Benefits Regulation (EHIC), insured persons have the right to undergo a number of critical preventive examinations free of charge, without any financial contribution, as long as they are carried out in public health facilities.

The aim of these benefits is to provide early diagnosis and prevention of serious conditions, ensuring that people receive the care they need at no financial cost. Although the NHIF rules may be subject to change, here are the tests that are currently fully covered.

Below is a detailed list of free screening tests by category:

1. Vaccinations

Vaccinations for children and adults are fully covered, as defined by the current National Vaccination Programme of the Ministry of Health.

2. Prenatal Screening

For couples planning to have a child, EOPYY covers important antenatal check-ups (for both women and men):

Blood tests: General blood count, ferritin and special tests to diagnose thalassemia.
Hemoglobin electrophoresis: It is carried out if there are medical indications for it.
Fetal DNA testing: It is covered if the parents carry a genetic burden.
Rubella antibody testing.
Fetal karyotype: Women over 35 years of age are eligible.

3. Gynaecological Screening (Cancer Prevention)

For the early diagnosis of gynaecological cancers, the following are provided:

Pap test (Pap Test): Covered every year for all women, starting from the beginning of sexual activity.
Mammography:
- Every 2 years for women aged 40 to 50 years.
- Every year for women over 50 years old.
- In women over 35 years old belonging to a high-risk group, the examination is covered by showing a doctor's referral.

4. Prostate Check (PSA)

For men, the PSA (Protective Specific Antigen) test for the prevention of prostate cancer is covered:

Every 2 years for men over 50 years old.
Every year for men over 60 years old.

5. Cardiological Check (Lipid Profile)

To prevent heart disease, cholesterol and triglyceride monitoring is covered:

Every 5 years for men and women aged 15 to 30 years old.
Every 3 years for men and women over 30 years old.

6. Colon Cancer Prevention

EOPYY covers tests for early detection of colorectal cancer:

Microscopic examination of stool (detection of haemoglobin): Covered every 2 years for men and women aged 50 to 70.
Colonoscopy:
- Every 5 years for people over 50 years old.
- Every year for people over 40 years of age who belong to a high-risk group (a doctor's referral is required).

7. Additional Prevention Actions

In addition to laboratory and clinical examinations, EOPYY approves and implements comprehensive prevention programmes involving:

The stop smoking.
The treatment of obesity.
The check for sexually transmitted diseases.

Important Note for the Insured

To take advantage of the above free tests without participation, you should only contact public health structures (Hospitals, Health Centres, Health Centres, TOMYs). In addition, many of these tests require an electronic referral from your doctor, which will include the corresponding prevention code.