Members of the Board of Directors of CYCCA (Cyprus Crohn’s and Colitis Association) were received by the Minister of Health on 29 March 2006. The meeting took place in a very positive atmosphere, and the Minister demonstrated considerable understanding of all the issues we raised. Specifically, we received the following commitments from the Minister: 1. Financial Support We will submit the Association’s audited financial statements, and a small financial grant will be provided to support our activities for the current year. 2. Medications Regarding the corticosteroid medication Endocort, which was in short supply on the market, representatives of the Pharmaceutical Services who attended the meeting assured us that funding would be allocated to purchase sufficient quantities to meet the needs of our patients. In addition, with regard to medications containing mesalazine, all available formulations will be stocked in public pharmacies, as it is acknowledged that each of these medications may act on different parts of the digestive system. 3. Staffing of Hospitals with Specialist Physicians With regard to Nicosia General Hospital, the quality of medical care being provided will be assessed and corrective measures will be taken where necessary. Furthermore, the physician responsible for Limassol will also provide services to......