History
One of the greatest Greek Hippocrateans of the last 50 years undoubtedly was the late Spyros Economou …
Aims
Aims of the International Foundation of Hippocrates of Kos …
Opening Hours
The International Hippocratic Foundation is providing educational programs and learning activities for students in both primary and …
The International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos (IHFK) is a Private Law Entity
with a nonprofit and international character. The foundation is a result of the initiative taken in 1960 by Spyridon Economou, Professor of Urology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Κάλλιον τό προλαμβάνειν,
παρά τό θεραπεύειν
— Ιπποκράτης

Education
“The Legacy Lives On—In the Land Where Medicine Was Born.”
Here, in the sacred land of Kos, Hippocrates’ legacy endures through knowledge, compassion, and healing. The birthplace of medicine continues to inspire generations of physicians, scholars, and visitors seeking truth, wisdom, and a deeper connection to humanity.