A recent event in Chios has ignited intense public backlash following the emergence of a video featuring tasteless jokes made by a doctor regarding the tragic drowning of 15 migrants. The comments were made during the traditional celebration of 'Agas' in Mestá, where the outgoing director of the Chios hospital, Christos Tsiakris, and former doctor Adamantios Fyllas participated in a skit that has since drawn condemnation. During this performance, Fyllas humorously accused Tsiakris of being responsible for the drownings, leading to further crude remarks about the incident.

In the video, the former hospital doctor crudely suggested that it would have been better if more migrants had drowned, stating that those who died deserved their fate. His comments, directed towards the hospital director, were met with shock and outrage, particularly given the sensitive nature of the tragedies surrounding migration in Greece, especially in the Aegean Sea. The reaction from the audience, mostly laughter, only exacerbated the public's anger over the insensitivity displayed.

In response to the backlash, public apologies have been issued, but many in the community are calling for more accountability and a reflection on how such statements can contribute to a culture of insensitivity towards migrants. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about healthcare professionals' roles in society and how their words and actions can impact already vulnerable groups. This controversy has not only highlighted the challenges faced by migrants in Greece but has also raised questions about the attitudes that some healthcare professionals hold toward them.