· Doctors of the World – Greece are deeply concerned about the serious barriers to the access to the monitoring of pregnancy for pregnant women, as well as to Health Services for children.
· They are also concerned about the rising number of unvaccinated children in our country.
· Uninsured pregnant women need to cover the expenses of all medical examinations.
· Parents need to cover the cost of vaccinations, which is nowadays unaffordable.
· These facts have severe consequences on the society’s health and economy.
Mr Kostalos, Professor of Neonatology, volunteer doctor for MdM, refers to the serious issue of children vaccinations.
· The absolute necessity and importance of vaccines.
· Vaccines and illnesses they protect us from. The lack of vaccines leads to the spread of diseases and, on many occasions, to death.
· With the current health situation, it is impossible for all children to be vaccinated and thus protect their health as well as the public health in general.
· The actions of Doctors of the World include children vaccinations, but the high costs limit their potentials.
Mr Mouzalas, Gynecologist, Member of the MdM-Greece’s Board of Directors, refers to the way pregnant women are treated in the period of the memorandum, when we notice:
· A “financial” infertility with a 20% drop of births.
· The increasing number of uninsured women causes health problems to pregnant women and undiagnosed health problems to the embryos, which will consequently create armies of future patients.
· We note that, according to the Ministry of Health circular, only pregnant women who will give birth at home are entitled to an allowance / a benefit, so danger is financially supported.
We claim for limitless access to the Health System for pregnant women and children, the only criterion being their physical situation/state. Health booklets for all uninsured pregnant women and children.
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