Initiative for the establishment and coordination of the “Greek Observatory for the Medical Use of Cannabis”

In view of the on-going progress in the field of the medical use of cannabis at international level, as well as the current developments in our country, NGO Diogenis within a network of collaborating civil society organizations – with years of experience, knowledge and activity in this specific area of interest – is undertaking the initiative to set up and coordinate the establishment of the “Greek Observatory for the Medical Use of Cannabis”.

The common goal of our organizations is to ensure the immediate, unhindered and legal access of patients to quality cannabis for medical use based on international evidence based data and best practices.

FUNDAMENTAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL ARE CONSIDERED TO BE:
> The creation of the appropriate legal framework to support and protect patients in their use and possession of cannabis for medical purposes.
> The guarantee of access for patients to the appropriate form of medicinal cannabis in accordance to the indications of each individual medical condition.

> The development of strategies to strengthen domestic cannabis production for medical use, beyond the introduction of legal medicines and cannabis preparations from abroad, to protect both the domestic economy and patients from the inherent risks of a market which is quickly being dominated by large multinational companies and international investment funds.
> The promotion and defense of patients’ rights in accordance with the EUROPEAN CHARTER OF PATIENTS’ RIGHTS (i.e. the right of access to the health services that health needs require, the right to information, the right of free choice, the right to avoid unnecessary suffering and pain).

You can read the press release here.

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