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Rural doctor in Kastellorizo arrested after complaint; health coverage assured by Georgiadis

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The only rural doctor on Kastelorizo was arrested following a defamation complaint filed by the mayor.
The doctor had publicly protested the living conditions on the island shortly before his arrest.
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated that the arrest is unrelated to the National Health System (ESY).
Georgiadis confirmed that the doctor has resigned, assuring the public that the island will not remain without medical coverage.
The incident has caused unrest within the community, as the doctor had only recently taken up his position.

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The only rural doctor on the island of Kastellorizo has been arrested following a defamation lawsuit filed by the local mayor. The doctor had been on the island for approximately a month and garnered attention for publicly voicing his concerns regarding the living conditions in the area. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated that the arrest had "nothing to do" with the national health system (ESY) and emphasized that a substitute would be appointed to ensure the island remains covered medically.

The circumstances surrounding the arrest have raised discussions about local governance and healthcare access. Although some reports indicated that the situation escalated following an altercation involving a municipal employee, Georgiadis reiterated that the case is separate from any healthcare system issues and reassured the community that medical services would not be disrupted. The doctor's resignation from his post has been confirmed.

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