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Union Condemns Violence Against Nurse at Limassol Hospital

Published March 9, 2026, 09:14
Union Condemns Violence Against Nurse at Limassol Hospital

PASYDY condemns a new incident of violence against a nurse at the Accident and Emergency Department of Limassol General Hospital, expressing support for their colleague and all the staff of the A&E department. The incident highlights the chronic problem of violence against healthcare professionals and the need to strengthen their security. PASYDY calls on the OKYPY and the Police to immediately investigate the incident and determine whether the agreed security measures in the A&E departments were implemented. It emphasizes that the protection of healthcare professionals is a non-negotiable priority and responsibility of the state. The organization calls for the full implementation of legislation on the exercise of violence against healthcare professionals, so that those responsible are punished severely. This incident highlights the need to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and to ensure a safe working environment for healthcare professionals.