Project overview
The “Procurement and Installation of Medical Oxygen Production Units in Hospitals of the Aegean Islands and Cyprus (OXYGEN)” project, running from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2020, aimed to enhance healthcare services by ensuring continuous and reliable oxygen supply. Participating countries included Greece and Cyprus.
Project focus
The primary goal of the OXYGEN project was to ensure the continuous provision of high-quality tertiary healthcare services to the populations of the Aegean islands and Cyprus. By installing local oxygen production units in hospitals, the project reduced reliance on external oxygen supplies, leading to substantial cost savings. This initiative ensured a reliable and uninterrupted oxygen supply, crucial for daily hospital operations, and supported energy conservation, thereby impacting energy cost management significantly.
Our role
We were responsible for coordinating the project and contributing to the exploitation of its results. Our role ensured smooth execution and successful completion, significantly adding value to the initiative.
Outcome and added value
The project resulted in the installation of oxygen production units in four island hospitals in the North and South Aegean regions of Greece, and a similar unit in the General Hospital of Nicosia, Cyprus. Previously, these hospitals faced challenges in maintaining a full and consistent oxygen supply, essential for smooth operations. The OXYGEN project established conditions for uninterrupted hospital oxygen support, improving service quality and reducing procurement costs while lowering carbon dioxide emissions. Hospitals became better prepared for continuous emergency management, with faster activation of response mechanisms in adverse conditions. The project also led to better management and utilization of resources and human capital. Our involvement was pivotal in meeting the project’s goals, enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and operational efficiency in the participating regions.
