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Challenges in Accessing Medical Care for People with Disabilities

July 10, 2025

People with disabilities face significant challenges in accessing medical services, as doctors struggle to accept them. The president of the Cyprus Confederation of Organizations for the Disabled denounces medieval practices, such as tooth extraction instead of treatment. There are also issues of understaffing and inadequate training in state facilities. The need for changes in healthcare protocols for individuals with special needs is highlighted.