iNTERVENE Updates
Scroll down to read about all the activities the iNTERVENE project is engaging in.
iNTERVENE presented at Athens Digital Health Week 2026
The iNTERVENE project was presented at Athens Digital Health Week 2026, held from 16–20 February in Athens, Greece. During the session titled 'No Literacy, No Uptake: Why Digital Health in Cancer Care Fails Without Education, Training and Active Engagement,' Prof Efthivoulos Kyriacou presented the iNTERVENE project and its approach to strengthening digital health literacy in cancer prevention and care.
The presentation highlighted how digital health technologies, while rapidly expanding, often remain underused when healthcare systems lack the necessary training programmes and educational frameworks to support their effective implementation.
Key messages from the session emphasised that digital health solutions can only achieve their full potential when supported by structured education and training for both healthcare professionals and patients. Discussions also stressed the importance of building health-literate organisations capable of supporting digital transformation and actively engaging citizens, patients and professionals in the adoption of digital health tools.
iNTERVENE Living Lab roundtable at the 2nd Pancyprian Oncology Conference
The iNTERVENE project hosted a high-level roundtable during the 2nd Pancyprian Oncology Conference, held on 5–7 February in Nicosia, Cyprus. Organised through the project’s Living Lab platform, the session titled 'The Elephant in the Room: Health Literacy as a Key Driver of Improved Healthcare Outcomes' brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the critical role of health and digital literacy in cancer care.
The roundtable served as a collaborative exchange between several European initiatives, including the iNTERVENE project, the CURTAIN project, and the eCAN Plus Joint Action.
Moderated by iNTERVENE Coordinator Prof Andreas Charalambous, the discussion featured contributions from representatives of the participating projects and highlighted the need for evidence-based approaches to improving health literacy in oncology. Participants emphasised the importance of helping patients and citizens better understand complex medical information, strengthening communication between healthcare professionals and patients, and ensuring that digital health tools are implemented in inclusive and culturally sensitive ways.
The session attracted a diverse audience of clinicians, researchers, policymakers, patient advocates and other stakeholders. Discussions addressed key challenges such as combating misinformation, improving patient engagement and embedding health literacy principles into healthcare design and innovation.
iNTERVENE presented at the 10th ELLOK Annual Conference in Athens
The iNTERVENE project was presented at the 10th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK), held from 2–4 February in Athens, Greece, under the theme 'People at the Centre – Bridging Pathways of Care.' The conference brought together policymakers, clinicians, researchers, patient organisations and international experts to discuss key developments in cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship and innovation across Europe.
Representing the iNTERVENE consortium were Project Coordinator Prof Andreas Charalambous, Antonis Billis (AUTH) and Project Manager Nikolina Dodlek. The team participated in the session 'Health Literacy in Focus: Opportunities and Challenges,' highlighting the importance of health literacy in empowering patients and strengthening people-centred cancer care. The session also marked the introduction of the iNTERVENE Living Lab, a participatory approach that brings together healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers and researchers to co-create practical solutions aimed at improving health literacy in cancer prevention and care.
Participation in the conference provided an important opportunity to present the project to a wide network of European cancer stakeholders. Discussions also highlighted potential synergies with other European initiatives working on digital health innovation and patient empowerment, reinforcing the role of collaboration in addressing cancer literacy challenges across Europe.
iNTERVENE insights shared at the 2025 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology
The iNTERVENE project was presented at the 2025 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology, held in Kunming, China, bringing together international experts to discuss advances in oncology, digital health and patient-centred care. The presentation, titled 'Health and Digital Literacy as Key Determinants of Digital Health Transformation: Insights from the iNTERVENE Project,' introduced the project’s aims, methodology and early perspectives on improving health literacy in cancer prevention and care.
The session highlighted how health and digital literacy play a crucial role in ensuring that digital health innovations benefit patients and healthcare systems. Drawing on the iNTERVENE approach, the presentation emphasised the importance of inclusive design, accessible information and training that enables people to effectively use digital health tools. It also stressed that successful digital health transformation depends not only on technology, but also on strengthening skills, supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring that health systems are prepared to implement and sustain these innovations.
iNTERVENE featured at the HealthIT Conference 2025 in Athens
The iNTERVENE project was highlighted at the HealthIT Conference 2025, held in Athens, Greece, on 30–31 October 2025, under the theme 'Designing the Ecosystem of Digital Health Care in the Age of AI.'
During a panel discussion, iNTERVENE Project Coordinator Prof Andreas Charalambous presented the project’s objectives and emphasised the importance of strengthening digital health literacy across Europe.
He highlighted the project’s mission to empower patients, citizens and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate digital health technologies and participate in the evolving digital health ecosystem.
The discussion also underlined the broader vision of iNTERVENE: supporting equitable access to digital health resources, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders and promoting transparent and inclusive use of digital tools and data in healthcare. By focusing on improving health and digital literacy, the project aims to ensure that technological innovation strengthens — rather than replaces — the human-centred foundations of healthcare.
Looking Back at the iNTERVENE Kick-Off Meeting
Members of the iNTERVENE consortium gathered in Limassol, Cyprus, on 8–9 October for the project’s Kick-Off Meeting.
Over two days of discussions, partners reviewed the project’s objectives and work plan, The gathering also allowed teams to coordinate early activities and ensure that the project begins with a shared understanding of its goals and expected impact.
Following the Kick-Off, the project has entered an important foundation-building phase. Several deliverables have already been submitted to the funding authority, addressing areas such as project coordination, stakeholder engagement, policy approaches, communication and dissemination.
Research activities have also begun across the consortium. A systematic review on the role of health literacy in cancer care is currently being conducted under the leadership of the Galician Health Service (SERGAS). In parallel, the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is leading a scoping review of existing health literacy programmes, aiming to better understand the current landscape and inform the development of the iNTERVENE curriculum.
Meanwhile, colleagues at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) are developing a database of evidence-based resources that will support the creation of the iNTERVENE Health Literacy Hub and ensure that its content is grounded in reliable scientific knowledge.
