Project code: 0410-2SC-HLT-PC2-008

Project title: Innovative Preventive Programs for Early Diagnosis of Selected Non-Communicable Diseases

Title of the support measure: Swiss-Slovak Health Programme

Specific objective: Strengthening social systems

Beneficiary: Prešov Self-Governing Region

Website: https://psk.sk/

Project grant: EUR 963 794,00

Project start date: 20.2.2026

Planned project end date: 31.12.2028

Slovak partners: Support Centre of the Prešov Self‑Governing Region

Foreign partners: no

Project summary:

The project aims to strengthen the prevention and early diagnosis of noncommunicable diseases through the pilot implementation of programs for the early detection of prostate cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysms in the Prešov Region. The goal is to improve early detection of diseases, increase health literacy among residents, and contribute to reducing preventable mortality. The project includes the development of a simple application for collecting and evaluating data from early diagnosis programs, which will enable the effective processing of results and their use in the development of national prevention policies. The project also includes the organization of international study trips to strengthen the capacities of participating healthcare professionals through participation in workshops, conferences, or short-term internships focused on modern approaches to the early detection of these diseases. The project will strengthen regional coordination and establish a methodological foundation for the nationwide implementation of organized early detection programs.

Project results:

  • Coordinated involvement of self-governments in NCD prevention and health promotion
  • Increased awareness and understanding of NCDs and health promotion among the general public

Project outputs:

2.1 Active involvement of self–governments in defined tasks in the field of NCD prevention and health promotion

2.2 Self-governments informed about best practices in NCD prevention and health promotion

3.1 NCD prevention and health promotion interventions implemented by self-governments

Project activities:

a0 Project Management
a1 Pilot Program for Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (PCA)
a2 Pilot Program for Early Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
a3 Coordination of Professional Activities
a4 Prevention Coordinator

 

Project contract published: 152/2026 | Centrálny register zmlúv