EFOP

EFOP

A large-scale cancer screening program has been implemented in Hungary

The long-term goal of the project titled “Comprehensive Public Health Screenings” was to increase the effectiveness of public health programs while reducing the risk of preventable deaths through screening and changing the unfavorable trend. A direct objective was the training of physicians and healthcare professionals working in primary and specialized care, enhancing public health awareness, including participation in screening tests, and reviewing and modernizing the screening system. Screening is a method for early detection of

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Faster, more accurate, and cost-effective diagnosis in laboratories

The improvement of diagnostic and medical laboratory network infrastructure, funded by resources from the 2014–2020 EU programming period, makes healthcare diagnostics and services more efficient. Directed by the National Directorate General for Hospitals, the investment has resulted in reduced waiting times for patients in healthcare facilities and improved cost-effectiveness of the healthcare system. Good quality healthcare services cannot be ensured today without proper infrastructure and modern technology. Therefore, the National Directorate General for Hospitals set

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Hundreds of Institutions Participated in the Project Aimed at Preventing School Dropout

Reducing the number of early school leavers was one of the key indicators of the Europe 2020 Strategy and is prominently featured among the long-term goals. In Hungary, targeted support for students at risk of dropping out of school and comprehensive development of involved public educational institutions were realized within the framework of the Human Resources Development Operational Program. In Hungary, many young people drop out of basic or secondary education before reaching the age

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Mobile Medical Units in the Poorest Villages

The European Union-supported Healthcare and Logistics Center in Bicske, implemented by the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service, facilitates personalized medication provision for the needy, forming part of a comprehensive healthcare system. Through mobile clinics and telemedicine, examinations are conducted, and arrangements for further treatment of patients are made at local healthcare points. In underprivileged areas, it is a common challenge that there are no fully staffed general practitioner practices, making it difficult for residents to access

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Information and communication accessibility enhances the lives of people with mobility disabilities

The project “Barrier-Free – Accessibility of Information and Communication for People with Mobility Disabilities,” launched in 2018 by the National Federation of Disabled Persons’ Associations (MEOSZ), has made it easier for six hundred severely mobility-impaired individuals to handle public affairs and access public services. This three-year project, funded by the Human Resources Development Operational Program between 2014 and 2020, significantly supports social inclusion and self-determined living. During the planning and the implementation of the project,

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Domestic healthcare system expanded with world-class day surgery department

With the support of the Human Resources Development Operational Program, 19 locations of 17 inpatient care institutions were expanded with a day surgery department. This development comes with more efficient patient care organization and modern equipment. The investment, realized with European Union funding, marks a significant step forward in the application of future-defining healthcare services. There is a growing demand in patient care for individuals to access healthcare services using the modern tools and techniques

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An exciting initiative that promotes STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) courses

The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design’s (MOME) project, which was implemented from the European Union funding under the Human Resources Development Operational Program, aims to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields more attractive by developing creative, technical, and practical skills. Through workshops, summer camps, competitions, open days and company visits, the project aimed to make STEM education more appealing to students in primary and secondary schools. The programs included a special focus on

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A modern logistics centre for people in need

The Baptist Relief Service Foundation’s logistics centre in Pákozd has been built with the help of  European Union funding, significantly improving the efficiency of the organisation’s charitable activities. With the contribution of the funds provided by the Human Resources Development Operational Programme (HRADP), a number of social inclusion programmes and investments were implemented in the 2014-2020 development programme. The Baptist Relief Service, which was launched in 1996 and has grown to become Hungary’s largest relief

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Help is a matter of life and death! Even more advanced crisis management services are now receiving calls from people in distress

A well-formulated question, guidance given from an external perspective, and emotional support can save lives in crisis situations. In this spirit, the project named “Kapcsolj egyből (Switch immediately)!” was implemented by the Családbarát Ország Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft. (CSBO) during the European Union 2014-2020 programming period. This development, supported by the Széchenyi 2020 program, encompassed the coordination of psychological support services, professional trainings for staff, and modernization of the supportive IT environment. The primary objective of

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Development of foster parent network for the care of foster children

An EU-funded project provided an opportunity for the development of the foster parent network of Szent Ágota Child Protection Services, thereby creating better conditions for foster children. In Hungary, over the past years, more than 22,000 children have lived temporarily or permanently in children’s homes or with foster parents. Today, a significant portion of children in child protection live not in large-scale institutions but in smaller, loving communities, with foster parents and in children’s homes.

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Expansion of staff and quality patient care in the hospitals of Bács-Kiskun County

In Kecskemét, Kiskunfélegyháza, and Kalocsa, the number of healthcare workers has increased, thanks to the support of the Human Resources Development Operational Program. Due to a project implemented during the 2014-2020 programming period of the European Union, the Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital of the University of Szeged’s Faculty of Medicine now employs significantly more doctors and healthcare professionals. In addition to human resource expansion, significant infrastructural investments have been made in the institution, leading to

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Targeted programs have helped to prevent addictions in Békés County

Through the resources of the Human Resources Development Operational Program (EFOP), Békés County implemented comprehensive prevention programs to help prevent substance abuse, harm reduction, and coordinate the work of organizations and institutions dealing with young substance consumers. As a result of European Union support, during the project nearly 400 activities have taken place with 21 different program elements. The MI-ÉRTÜNK Prevention and Support Association, recognizing the need to address individual and societal risks and damages

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