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Letters: State Medication Benefits for Obesity Questioned

Thursday, 26 March 2026/Haniotika Nea/1 

A reader has written to question the state's provision of free medications to obese individuals. The letter, published in the opinion section, raises concerns about the appropriateness of allocating public funds for such pharmaceutical support, asking whether these benefits represent justified use of government resources.

The contribution to public debate highlights broader discussions on healthcare spending priorities and welfare policy in Crete, with questions about which medical conditions warrant government pharmaceutical assistance.