In the case of Panos Routsi, who is on the 17th day of hunger strike, the Minister of Health said, Adonis Georgiadisspeaking in the show Live Now of ERTnews.
The minister stressed that “I do not dispute that Rucci is on a hunger strike for reasons he considers important. However, doctors have to examine it, human life is non -negotiable. “
EKAB’s intervention and refusal of medical examination
Mr Georgiadis emphasized that EKAB “has a special role and institutional mission, go nowhere to intimidate, but to protect the life and health of the citizen”. As he said, EKAB station has been sent near Mr Routsi, in order to intervene in the event of a deterioration of his health.
However, according to the minister, Panos Routsi refused to be examined by the doctors of EKAB, although, as he said, “on my order they are on call daily in the Constitution.” Mr Routsi then appeared on television media and argued that he had not refused medical care.
“I have been informed by the president of EKAB that he says he has his own ‘doctor’. I have to say clearly that I have no confidence in his doctor, “Mr Georgiadis said.
‘Criminal responsibilities to those who guide him’
The Minister of Health sent a warning to those who, he said, influence or guide Mr Routsi:
“If he refuses to care for the state because he has been taught to do so, then those who have influenced or guided him are criminal responsibility if something happens to him. We will not allow human life to be tool for political games. “
At the same time, he stressed that “the state did its duty. Responsibility now burdens those who prevent access to health care, and I invite them to stop immediately. “
Mr Routsi refuses to be examined daily by the doctors of EKAB, who by my order are on call in the Constitution to prevent any damage to his health, from the prolonged hunger strike. This was also mentioned yesterday’s EKAB Press Release. Yesterday after… pic.twitter.com/tgm0I26yZG
– Adonis Georgiadis (@adonisGiadi) October 2, 2025
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Dr. Kosmopoulou’s target
Mr. Georgiadis made a special reference to the doctor watching Panos Routsi, Mrs Kosmopoulou from Nice. As he noted:
“He is a harsh trade unionist on the left, the doctor who stood by Koufodina during a 66 -day hunger strike. In every hunger strike in recent years this lady has been present and all announcements are identical. This doctor has a political interest. “