Greek Australian nurse Helen Zahos recognised for 25 years of humanitarian work

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The Northern Territory’s Greek community is celebrating humanitarian nurse and paramedic Helen Zahos, who has been recognised for her decades of service to global health and emergency response.

Zahos received the Special Commendation Award for Community Service at the Charles Darwin University Alumni Awards, held at the Darwin Convention Centre.

The honour highlighted her more than 25 years working on the front lines of crises, from disaster and war zones to the European refugee crisis and remote communities across Australia.

Zahos has worked with international aid organisations in disaster and conflict zones and continues to mentor emerging health leaders, inspiring communities both in the NT and abroad.

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