Tag: Cyprus healthcare

Report flags gaps in patient transfers, leaving care responsibility unclear

Gaps in Cyprus’ patient referral and transfer procedures can, in some cases, leave patients “in the middle” without a clearly responsible healthcare provider, according...

Makarios Hospital opens new Paediatric Surgery Department

Work to create a new Paediatric Surgery Department at Makarios Hospital has been completed, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) announced. The organisation said upgrades...

Nursing staff at Larnaca General Hospital protest over exhaustion

Nursing staff at Larnaca General Hospital staged a spontaneous one-hour protest on Wednesday over long-standing operational problems and staff exhaustion. Speaking during the mobilisation, PASYDY...

Patient in the ICU after plasmapheresis – Allegations against illegal medical centers

Serious allegations over the operation of medical centres in Cyprus and the authorities' inability to intervene effectively in cases of illegal or unlicensed medical practices have been raised by physician Dr Vassos Oikonomou. Speaking on the programme...

Staffing crisis at Famagusta General Hospital: Neurology appointments face 6–7-month wait

Serious staffing problems continue to affect the General Hospital of Famagusta, with shortages in key medical specialities and a need for further nursing staff, according to a statement by Famagusta District Local Government Organisation President Yiannis...

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