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<p>There is no requirement to carry out assessments of the refugees and asylum seekers
who arrived in 1998 as arrangements for these individuals were made some time ago
to have access to health facilities in the Republic of Cyprus as and when they require.
Those occupying the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Transit Facility located in Dhekelia
who arrived in the SBA on 21 October 2015 have regular access to medical, dental and
other health facilities as required. Local non-governmental organisations have engaged
with the migrants and offered psycho-social support including access to social workers
and refugee specialists. The Republic of Cyprus has recently commenced an education
package for children and adults at the facility. Separately, the International Committee
of the Red Cross, British Red Cross and Cyprus Red Cross assessed health and wellbeing
in November 2015.</p><p>We have also had an official from the Department for International
Development providing advice on the ground, to help us meet the refugees needs.</p>
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