President Christodoulides inaugurates expansion of Agia Skepi therapeutic community

On Saturday afternoon, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, inaugurated the expansion of the 'Agia Skepi' therapeutic community in Filani. He was accompanied by the Minister of Health, the Deputy Minister of Shipping, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, and the Presidential Commissioner. The project aims to enhance the facility's capacity to support individuals struggling with addictions and improve the working environment for professional staff.

During the event, President Christodoulides described the center as a 'center of excellence' that plays a critical role in treatment and social reintegration. He emphasized that addiction is a multifaceted issue encompassing biological, psychological, and social dimensions. By expanding the infrastructure, the facility intends to offer more effective services to those seeking recovery. The President highlighted the state's ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens and those undergoing rehabilitation.

This expansion is designed to provide better living and therapeutic conditions for the community's members. The initiative reflects the state’s efforts to strengthen resources for substance abuse treatment. The event also included acknowledgments directed toward the Machairas Monastery and the Metropolitan of Limassol for their contributions to the center's mission.