The Tbilisi Court of Appeals has granted a temporary measure requiring that Beka Shonia receive a breathing machine and medical services at home, rights group ‘Partnership for Human Rights’ (PHR) announced.
PHR said Shonia, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been unable to leave his home for five years because of inaccessible surroundings and has been unable to receive necessary medical services. PHR states that his family sold their apartment to purchase a breathing machine.
Shonia filed the lawsuit in May 2026 and participated in court hearings remotely.
PHR says this is the first case in which a person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy has obtained life-saving medical equipment and home healthcare through a court order within one month of filing a claim.
The organization says the ruling could set a precedent, allowing other people with disabilities to seek similar services through the courts.
PHR added that, together with its partner, the ‘Validity Foundation’, it will continue legal proceedings seeking compensation for the damages suffered by Shonia and broader changes to the Ministry of Health’s programs.
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