VIENNA, Austria: Many patients with disabilities are treated under general anaesthesia to manage anxiety or behavioural challenges. However, this approach can introduce medical risks and limit access to timely care. Beit Issie Shapiro, a non-profit Israeli organisation, has received an award for its pioneering work aimed at reducing reliance on general anaesthesia in dental patients with disabilities. According to staff, the accolade is part of growing international interest in scaling the local project.