**Journalist‘s Health Condition is Satisfactory**
The health condition of Mzia Amaghlobeli, the founder of “Batumelebi” and “Netgazeti,” is currently good. She is receiving medical treatment and being closely monitored by doctors.
**Public Defender Visits Journalist**
On January 31, a team from the Public Defender’s Office visited Mzia Amaghlobeli at Penitentiary Facility No. 5 for the eighth time. A doctor spoke with her, reviewed her medical records, and consulted with the facility’s medical staff. At this stage, Mzia’s health condition is satisfactory.
**Risk of Complications**
However, it should be noted that Mzia had pre-existing health issues before her detention, and there is a risk of complications due to her prolonged hunger strike. She is undergoing medical examinations and remains under intensive medical supervision.
**No Request for Medical Council**
The Public Defender’s Office has not received any request from Mzia, her family, or her lawyer to form a medical council. However, if such a necessity arises, the office will consider inviting additional specialists within its mandate.
**Public Defender Monitoring Medical Services**
The Public Defender is actively monitoring the provision of medical services to Mzia by the Penitentiary Service, with the assistance of a doctor employed in the office. This is being done in accordance with their mandate to monitor hunger strikes and other health issues of detainees.
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