“The general feeding program is fully followed“, Sources from the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, responding to today’s announcement by the” Doctors Without Borders “organization, according to which”Six children from six months to six years were diagnosed with malnutrition in the closed controlled structure of Samos” According to the same sources, “these incidents have already been examined by the competent health services of the structure and, where necessary, referred to the Samos Hospital” were made “, while stressing” that it is in no way a generalized malnutrition of living conditions, but due to living conditions. “

The announcement of “Doctors Without Borders” also states that “These are the first cases of malnutrition found by the organization from the start of its action in this structure in 2021. They are six children, from six months to six years, who were diagnosed with severe or moderate acute malnutrition. Cases that require immediate medical intervention“

At the same time, it is emphasized that “refugee families in Samos are facing extreme difficulties, having already endured dangerous trips by crossing many countries. Prolonged food insecurity, coupled with inadequate access to medical care, puts children at serious risk. Despite the vital danger of malnutrition, pediatric care remains inadequate, not only within the KED but also throughout the island of Samos. “

The same sources from the ministry also note that “in KED Samos, as in all structures, complete medical evaluation procedures are applied upon arrival of all minors, while there is a steady medical control step with a pediatrician, nurses and social workers. The diet covers three meals a day, with special predictions for children and infants, and the ability to adapt to medical need. “