RAPID DETERIORATION OF HIS HEALTH
APPEAL TO ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITIES TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE HUNGER STRIKE
The hunger striker is on his 137th day of hunger strike and is severely emaciated, weighing 36.2 kg and having lost a total of 44% of his initial body weight, with a BMI of 13.3%. The hunger striker is now severely weakened, with edema in both lower limbs and an inability to stand, which significantly limit his mobility. He is also having difficulty speaking. His health has deteriorated rapidly during the last days.
The blood tests revealed low serum urea levels, hyperuricemia, symptomatic hypoglycemia and new-onset transaminasemia with rhabdomyolysis. From the neurological examination it was revealed absent tendon reflexes in the lower limbs, consistent with starvation, and daily lower limb numbness leading to gait disorders with difficulty moving.
The episodes of orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia upon standing and intense dizziness with fatigue have worsened and are now significantly affecting his ability to function, while serious sleep disorders also exist. At the same time, persistent electrocardiographic abnormalities predisposing to fatal arrhythmias are observed daily.
With every passing 24 hours, the hunger striker faces an ever-increasing cardiovascular and metabolic risk, with dangerous, life-threatening complications.
His demands reflect the collective demands of the Community:
- IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT BY THE REGION OF ATTICA.
- ALL RESIDENTS OF PROSFYGIKA TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, IN THE PLACE AND AREA WHERE THEY LIVE AND HAVE ESTABLISHED SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ORGANICAL TIES.
- CONCRETE GUARANTEES TO BE GIVEN FOR THE RESTORATION OF PROSFYGIKA BY THE NON-PROFIT COVIL LAW COMPANY KNOWN AS “RESIDENTS AND FRIENDS OF PROSFYGIKA ALEXANDRAS AV.” USING ITS OWN FUNDING! – NOT A SINGLE EURO OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR THE “RESTORATION” OF PROSFYGIKA!
The hunger has declared that he does not intend to end his hunger strike despite the health risks, until his demands are met.
After 137 days of hunger strike and given the steadily worsening health condition of Aristotelis Chantzis, everyone involved in the contract is to be held accountable for any complications or even a fatal outcome, especially the Regional Administration of Attica and all the relevant institutions. The systematic cover-up of the hunger strike by the majority of the media, as well as the criminal silence of the government and the relevant authorities, are contributing to driving the hunger striker to his death.
As healthcare professionals, we once again issue an urgent appeal to all relevant authorities to take a position and immediately meet the demands of the hunger strike.
George Vatidis, Specialist in Internal Medicine – Resident in Critical Care Medicine
Hakan Gürvit, MD, Professor of Neurology
Zeki Gül, MD, Specialist of Internal Medicine
Şebnem Korur Fincancı, MD, Professor of Forensic Medicine
Group of Solidarian Doctors