Tamar Gabunia: In connection with the Ninotsminda boarding school, the relevant work is underway to assess children’s needs and make an appropriate decision

According to the Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia, in connection with the Ninotsminda boarding school, the relevant work is underway to assess children’s needs and make an appropriate decision. As she told reporters, the agency will do its utmost to prevent such things from happening again and psychologists will help the children.

"LEPL Agency for State Care and Assistance of Victims of Trafficking is engaged in this case. You know that yesterday, in the best interests of children, a decision was made to relocate 6 children and we are working with other children to assess their needs and to make a decision.

Of course, the Ministry of Health has long had a certain scheme on this topic and work has been underway to subject the activities of similar boarding schools to a certain regulatory framework”, said the Deputy Minister.

LEPL Agency for State Care and Assistance of Victims of Trafficking elreaier issued a statement regarding the Ninotsminda boarding school, noting that 6 minors expressed a desire to leave the institution.

As stated in the statement, the agency has already secured their transfer to other forms of care. Up to 10 more children have also been identified and are being transferred.