International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos

International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos

Kos, Greece

HeritageEducation
Operating foundation
Profile last updated: June 24, 2026

About

International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos is a foundation based in Kos, Greece working on heritage, education.

The International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos (IHFK) is a private law entity with a nonprofit and international character, based on the Greek island of Kos. It runs educational programmes for students and manages activities that preserve and present the legacy of Hippocrates, including the Museum of Kos and visits to the Asclepieion. It was founded on an initiative by Professor Spyros Economou to create an international medical centre honouring Hippocrates.

Location

Kos, Greece

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal name

International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos

Focus areas

HippocratesAsclepieionKosMuseumHeritageMedical historyEducation

Languages

ENEL

Causes & programmes

Causes

HeritageEducation

Works for

Students

How they work

Awareness & education

Programmes

Educational programmes for schools

Education · Greece

Educational programmes and learning activities for primary, secondary, high school and university students, connecting schools with ancient Greek civilisation and the Museum of Kos. Available in Greek and English, with bookings for overseas schools by email.

Countries of operation

Greece

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