Signed by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Domna Michailidou, the Joint Ministerial Decision (CMD) on increasing the number and specialties of the body of doctors of the Disability Certification Center (KEPA).

The number of doctors certifying disability at KEPA more than doubles. Specifically, from 500, which is today, it will reach 1,200.

In this context, the Special Body of Doctors (ESI) of law 4961/2022 is being formed, which includes all the existing doctors of KEPA, while additional doctor positions will be announced.

At the same time, the number of specialties is also increasing. As mentioned in a related announcement, for the first time since KEPA was created in 2010, pediatricians, developmentalists and child psychiatrists will join the committees.

For better and faster service to citizens with disabilities, a training program will be implemented for the corps of doctors and the administrative staff of the centers. A platform will also be created to support the functions of the committees, as well as better and faster scheduling of appointments.

The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Domna Michailidou, said: “For the first time in the history of KEPA, we are proceeding to strengthen the number and specialties of the corps of doctors who certify disability. Until now, the medical corps has not only never been renewed, but several have left due to retirement or personal reasons. As a result, today we only have 500 doctors at KEPA, which delays the disability certification process. With today’s decision, we implement the government’s commitment to strengthen Disability Certification Centers. We owe a decent everyday life to our fellow citizens with disabilities and we make it a reality. We don’t leave anyone behind.”