MSJ Group marks 80 years of excellence in Cyprus health sector
In the form of a historical exhibition, the MSJ Group presented 80 years of history – an anniversary it celebrated this year.
The exhibition opening was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Health and other health institutions, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Economy, the Media, partners, health professionals and MSJ Group members from Cyprus and Greece.
The exhibition featured old and modern photographs, memorabilia exuding the air of another era, as well as narratives by the four Jacovides brothers, recounting how a small pharmacy, opened in 1944 by their father Michalakis Jacovides, evolved into a leading group of companies in the Cyprus health sector.
The exhibition is a look back in time, back to 1944, at the “Michel Pharmacy” pharmacy on Vitsi Street, Nicosia, and the successful course of the Group through the years. The evolution of the then-family business came with the addition, over the 1980s, of Michalakis Jakovides’ children: Sotos, Savvas, Alexandros and Aris, who today run the MSJ Group.
Among the Group’s most significant milestones presented were the expansion of operations in Greece in 1982, the development of operations in Cyprus through acquisitions of companies in the health sector and the launch of the health, wellness and beauty online store EvZeen.com in 2019. At the same time, the harmonious cooperation between the four brothers, the participation of five third-generation members, the remarkable directors, and all the capable protagonists of the MSJ Group, ensure the continuation of its history and future.
The exhibition further showcases the MSJ Group’s contribution to the healthcare sector. With its introduction of pioneering pharmaceutical formulations and vaccines, the Group has contributed significantly to the treatment of diseases through the years, and today maintains partnerships with select brands of international repute and products that improve the quality of life of people, as well as animals and plants. At the same time, the Group is a co-sponsor of organisations and charities in Cyprus and Greece.
Looking ahead, the MSJ’s Group’s enduring promise is to embrace and enhance every stage and aspect of life, by promoting health and well-being in society.