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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-12-11
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[01] Parliament Speaker visits Mitera's maternity ward
[01] Parliament Speaker visits Mitera's maternity ward
Parliament President Anna Psarouda-Benaki stressed the obligation of
both the state and society to protect and support children, in comments
she made during her visit to the maternity ward of Mitera Hospital in
Maroussi on Sunday, on occasion of the International Day of the Child.
Psarouda-Benaki made particular reference to those children deprived of
the proper family environment or living conditions saying that "if we
fulfill our obligations towards those children we will have a better
tomorrow and a better world in the future."
The parliament president also refered to the hospital's work and
achievements and congratulated hospital staff "for their efforts to
provide high-quality care to children on a daily basis."
She also congratulated those volunteering their time and services to
the hospital.
Psarouda-Benaki, accompanied by the health ministry's Secretary General
Gianna Despotopoulou and Mitera's Board Chairwoman Maro Kontou, was
given a tour of the facilities.
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