In a statement, the Federation notes that for years organised patients have been fighting for the legalisation of the use of medicinal cannabis, the law on its cultivation, importation and use was passed in 2019, "however since then it seems that those in charge - 'incompetent' - cannot find a way to implement it".
The OSAA says it refuses to accept the observed delay and stresses that it is unacceptable patients who need medicinal cannabis immediately for the purpose of better managing the health problems they face - such as chronic pain, etc,
"It is with regret that the organised patient movement notes that the legalisation of the use of medicinal cannabis in Cyprus means absolutely nothing in substance, as it is not available to patients for use. As it has become apparent, the issue of access is wrongly confused with the production of medical cannabis, with the result that there is no progress on the issue," it says.
"And it is with great surprise that the OSAA observes that the Ministry of Health, instead of dealing with the important issues related to patient access to medical cannabis, has unfortunately become bogged down in production issues that have nothing to do with the demands and needs of hundreds of patients for access to medical cannabis," the Federation continues.
The OSAA says that at last the cultivation and production should be decoupled from its disposal and the state should ensure that the suffering of patients with serious health problems is brought to an end, ensuring them a better quality of life.
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