Meetings

Meeting with Officials from the Ministry of Health

On Wednesday, 15 September 2022, the Cyprus Crohn’s & Colitis Association (CYCCA) held a meeting at the Ministry of Health. Representing CYCCA were Mr Yiannis Antoniadis (Vice President) and Ms Athina Spanou (Administrative Officer). Representing the Ministry of Health were Dr Nikos Panagidis – Medical Officer First Class, and Maria Michail – Secretary of the Ministry of Health Committee for Named-Patient Requests for Nutritional Products. Topics discussed: ▪️ Named-patient requests for medications and nutritional products for patients with IBD. ▪️ Ongoing medication shortages affecting patients with IBD. ▪️ Invisible Disabilities and IBD. ▪️ Testing for biological drug levels and antibodies. ▪️ Day Care Services and biological therapy infusions. ▪️ Collection of medications from public hospitals. We would like to thank the Ministry for this meeting and look forward to progress in resolving the challenges faced by patients and our Association. Together We Can!...

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