Cyprus Times

Air Ambulance Transports Patient from Commercial Ship to Paphos Hospital

Published January 7, 2026, 14:08
Air Ambulance Transports Patient from Commercial Ship to Paphos Hospital

An operation was launched to air ambulance a patient from a commercial ship to Paphos General Hospital, following the activation of the National Plan E-D NEARXOS by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). The ship was located 90 nautical miles south of Limassol when medical intervention was required. A helicopter from the National Guard, with a specialized nurse, transported the patient to Paphos Hospital, where he was admitted for further treatment.