Anaesthesiologists working at Makarios hospital are refusing to carry out some abortions citing religious reasons, it emerged in parliament on Monday.
In a letter shared to the House human rights committee, the anaesthesiologists said they will only participate in a termination under three conditions.
If the pregnancy is the result of abuse (up to 19 weeks), if the embryo has any abnormalities (up to 23 weeks) and if the life of the pregnant woman is at risk.
The letter was shared by chairwoman of the House human rights committee and Akel MP Irene Charalambides during the session.
It was signed by the deputy chief of anaesthesiologists.
The Cyprus Medical Association was not immediately available for comment, nor was the anaesthesiologists association.
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