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17/03/2026

At Affidea, is not an objective, it is the foundation.

At , Athanasia Papachristodoulou, Clinical Governance Director for Affidea Group, shared a powerful perspective on what it truly takes to build a true culture of in healthcare.

“Clinical safety is a must. It is the starting point,” said Nasia.

Because no matter how advanced our technology is, how fast our turnaround times are, or how seamless the patient experience becomes, none of these matters without a strong commitment to safety.

“You can have the best technology, the fastest turnaround times, the best patient experience — but clinical safety is where everything begins,” Nasia added.

At Affidea, this belief is embedded across our network, shaping how we work, how we make decisions, and how we for every patient. 💙

🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from Nasia and discover how we are building a culture of clinical safety across Affidea.

16/03/2026

Healthcare systems across Europe are undergoing rapid transformation, and strategic partnerships are a key driver of innovation and scalable change.

Next week, Dr Charles Niehaus, Executive Director of Affidea Group, will participate as a speaker at the Healthcare Business International's (HBI) Conference in Paris, joining the panel discussion “Next-generation partnerships: How to deliver on healthcare transformation.”

The conversation will explore how collaborations between healthcare providers, technology innovators and infrastructure partners can accelerate . In particular, the panel will discuss the role of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and new partnership models in reshaping healthcare pathways, enabling scalable solutions and improving access and outcomes for patients.

Dr Niehaus will be joined by distinguished speakers - Mark Stoesz (GE HealthCare), Ranjan Singh (HealthHero) and Klos (Beyond Imaging).

At Affidea, we value partnerships that help us drive innovation and deliver more advanced, patient-centred care across Europe. We are looking forward to an insightful conversation! Join us @ !

📍 Healthcare Business International Conference, Paris
📅 Tuesday, 24th March | 11:45–12:45

10/03/2026

At Affidea, we continue to expand access to Out-of-Hospital community-based healthcare services across Europe. In Romania, Affidea has officially inaugurated the Affidea MultiMed Clinic in Miercurea Ciuc, marking an important milestone in strengthening access to high-quality care in the region.

The Affidea Multimed Clinic provides patients with access to a comprehensive range of services - from advanced diagnostic and multi-specialty to testing as well as programmes. These are complemented by interdisciplinary evaluations designed to support complex patient pathways.

Razvan Predica, Cluster CEO of Affidea for Romania, Greece and Hungary, highlighted: “At Affidea, is about accessible, integrated personalised services delivered close to the community. Through the development of the Affidea Multimed Clinic in Miercurea Ciuc, we are strengthening our presence in the region and ensuring that patients benefit from multidisciplinary care closer to home.”

The opening event was attended by distinguished guests, including Barna Tánczos, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania, Sándor, Prefect of Harghita County, Korodi, Mayor of Miercurea Ciuc, Tihamér, Director of CAS Harghita, and Novak, President of the National Paralympic Committee, alongside Razvan Predica, Cluster CEO of Affidea for Romania, Greece and Hungary, Tohăneanu, Operational Director of Affidea Romania, and Dr. Monica Bobitan, Medical Director of Affidea Romania, together with numerous doctors, partners and media representatives.

Affidea Romania operates through 82 multidisciplinary medical centres, continuing its commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services across the country.

08/03/2026

Dr Athanasia Papacristodoulou, Group Clinical Governance Director, Affidea, on International Women's Day: "On March 8th, as the world marks International Women’s Day, recognised globally by the United Nations, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all women working across healthcare.

Today is a celebration of your commitment, expertise, resilience, and .

Women in healthcare serve in every possible role: physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, executives, administrators, educators, and support staff. In clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and boardrooms, we contribute not only skill and knowledge, but , , and .

Healthcare is a demanding environment which requires intellectual rigor, emotional intelligence, rapid decision-making, and unwavering professionalism. It asks us to navigate uncertainty, to support patients and families at their most vulnerable moments, and to uphold the highest standards of safety and ethics. Women meet these challenges every day with empathy and determination.

As a physician and Clinical Governance Director within a large European healthcare organization, I have the privilege of witnessing the impact of women’s leadership at every level. I see women leading clinical teams, driving quality improvement initiatives, mentoring junior colleagues, and shaping strategic decisions that influence entire systems of care.

International Women’s Day is not only about recognising how far we have come, but about acknowledging the collective effort that has made that progress possible. Each woman who has balanced clinical excellence with personal responsibilities, each who has stepped into a leadership role, each who has mentored or encouraged a colleague has contributed to a stronger, more equitable profession.

Today, we celebrate women, their expertise, their resilience, their leadership, their dedication to patients and to one another.

Congratulations to all women in healthcare!"

06/03/2026

Hear from Mesut Goral, SVP and Chief Operating Officer at Affidea, sharing his perspective from : “At Affidea, operational excellence is a process of continuous improvement with no endpoint. Being at ECR allows us to feel the pulse of in and healthcare services. It stimulates new ideas that help us deliver better services for our stakeholders.”

Stay tuned for more insights from Affidea at .

04/03/2026

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Meet Matilde Gonçalves, radiology resident from Portugal, on at during . Affidea is proud to sponsor 70 radiology residents from 8 countries this year to pursue their European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

Matilde’s words say it all: “You see the image and you have the proof.” As we enter the AI era, how do young students envision the future of radiology and why did they choose this profession?

Stay tuned for our series, featuring the candidates taking part in EDIR2026 and more insights from Affidea at .

This milestone underscores Affidea’s commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of care, while supporting talent across borders. A big thank you to all candidates for joining, and to our Clinical and HR teams for making this possible. Good luck to everyone participating!

25/02/2026

Affidea is proud to announce that Dr Riaan van Tonder, SVP Clinical Research, Information, and Data Outcomes, will participate in the SCRS Global Summit Europe, taking place on 2–3 March in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The Summit is a key forum for advancing dialogue between research sites, sponsors, CROs, and solution providers, all united by a common mission: improving the way are designed, delivered, and experienced by patients, bringing positive clinical outcomes with one goal – saving lives.

We look forward to meaningful conversations on how Affidea’s high-quality research infrastructure, digital capabilities, and patient-centric approach can contribute to more efficient and impactful studies.

Dr Riaan van Tonder shared: “Clinical research is evolving rapidly, and success will belong to those who combine scientific excellence with operational agility and patient focus. Our ambition is to help make more accessible, more efficient, and ultimately more impactful for the communities we serve.”

Meet us at SCRS Global Summit Europe!

24/02/2026

Behind every patient we for, every centre we run, and every milestone we achieve, there are people who show up every day with professionalism, empathy, and a genuine commitment.

We are proud to recognise colleagues who truly represent our in action through their leadership, teamwork, innovation, and dedication to safe, high-quality care.

👏 Congratulations to our 2025 winners:

✨ Affinity Award — Maria Saratzi
✨ Fidelity Award — Alessandro Damosso
✨ Idea Award — Anna Hári-Romvári
✨ Captain Award — Bogdan Scalco
✨ Safety Star Award — Alina Barkauskiene
✨ Extra Mile Award — Noelia Muñoz

Thank you for the example you set every day, for your professionalism, your kindness, and your commitment to patients and colleagues alike. We are proud to have you as part of Affidea. 💙

20/02/2026

No Pain, No Gain? Injury Myths, Rehab Truths & Recovery Explained 🎙️

At Affidea, we believe that clinical excellence goes hand-in-hand with patient empowerment. By sharing specialist knowledge, we ensure our patients have the clarity they need to make the best decisions for their health. That is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of Affidea’s Fortius Clinic . In their first episode, expert consultants Mr. Osama Aweid and Mr. Pieter D'Hooghe sit down with host Talia Lazarus to tackle the biggest misconceptions around knee and ankle injuries.

From professional to everyday patients, they’re breaking down the essential truths about pain, diagnosis, and treatment. This series is our way of providing a "backstage pass" to the world-class expertise that defines the Affidea network.

Congratulations to the Fortius Clinic team on this fantastic initiative!



Listen now on all major platforms: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dbzZXgzD

Lower Limb Injuries Demystified: Diagnosis, Rehab, and RecoveryIn this episode of Behind the Best, host Talia Lazarus is joined by renowned Fortius consultan...

16/02/2026

Last week, Affidea was honoured to be Lead Partner of the LaingBuisson Out-of-Hospital Healthcare Conference in London, bringing together leaders, policymakers, investors and providers to discuss the future of care beyond the hospital.

The conference opened with a keynote from Guy Blomfield, Affidea’s Group CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, who outlined the structural forces accelerating the shift toward out-of-hospital care across Europe — ageing populations, rising chronic disease and mounting pressure on hospital capacity, as well as patients’ growing expectations for faster access, high-quality and services delivered closer to home. Drawing on Affidea’s pan-European experience, Guy spoke about how integrated community-based care can expand system capacity, reduce waiting times and deliver high-quality care closer to people’s lives.

This was followed by a panel discussion featuring perspectives from delivery, strategy and investment, with contributions from Guy Blomfield (Affidea), Tobias Kösters (L.E.K. Consulting) and Obaid M***i (Morgan Stanley), moderated by Theodore Roberts.

We thank LaingBuisson for convening such an important conversation, our fellow panellists for their insights, and the many professionals who visited the Affidea stand. It was a pleasure to meet so many professionals, including those who experienced our immersive demonstration, stepping virtually inside one of our community-based polyclinics.

Advancing out-of-hospital care requires collaboration across the entire healthcare ecosystem, and we were proud to contribute to this forward-looking dialogue. 💙

10/02/2026

Affidea is proud to be the Lead Partner of the LaingBuisson Out-of-Hospital Healthcare Conference, taking place on 11 February 2026 in London.

The conference will open with a keynote address from Guy Blomfield, Group CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Affidea, who will share Affidea’s experience in developing and scaling out-of-hospital models across Europe and how these models can support the UK in responding to system pressures, ageing populations and the rising burden of chronic diseases.

Following our CEO’s keynote, Affidea will host a panel discussion exploring how out-of-hospital care can be delivered, financed and scaled sustainably, with contributions from Guy Blomfield, Tobias Kösters from L.E.K. Consulting and Obaid M***i from Morgan Stanley.

The programme will also feature an address from Penny Dash, Chair of the NHS, who will outline the NHS 10-Year Plan for England and the priorities shaping the future of care delivery, alongside a broader agenda of discussions with system leaders, policymakers and industry experts.

We look forward to contributing to an important conversation on how systems can evolve beyond the hospital to deliver care that is more , and centred around people’s lives.

🔗 Explore the agenda and register below: https://www.laingbuissonevents.com/out-of-hospital-healthcare-conference-2026/

06/02/2026

We may speak different languages, but the reasons we chose healthcare are the same. For affinity. For fidelity. And in pursuit of new ideas. Our values can be summed up in a single word — Affidea.

In this video, healthcare professionals from across the Affidea network share what Affinity, Fidelity and Ideas mean to them in their daily work with patients. Through their voices and experiences, these values come to life as trust, collaboration, innovation and genuine human connection.

From clinical excellence to everyday moments of care, Affidea’s values shape how we listen, how we act and how we continuously improve the healthcare experience for the communities we serve across Europe.

This video is a reflection of who we are — a healthcare organisation built around people, driven by quality, and committed to delivering care with empathy, responsibility and purpose. 💙

Affidea. Our values, lived every day.

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