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Minister of Health Awaits Police Report on 42-Year-Old's Death

Published February 11, 2026, 12:14
Minister of Health Awaits Police Report on 42-Year-Old's Death

The Minister of Health, Neofytos Charalambides, is awaiting the final report from the Police regarding the death of the 42-year-old woman who died two weeks after a hysterectomy at the General Hospital of Larnaca. The Minister confirmed that an administrative investigation has been ordered by the OKYPY, while the case is also being investigated criminally following a complaint from the family. The 42-year-old underwent a hysterectomy on January 16 and died in a comatose state two weeks later. The patient's family is demanding a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to her death. The Police have taken over the investigation, while the administrative investigation by the OKYPY is also underway. The Minister of Health stated that events have been recorded and the case file has been handed over to the Police. The investigation will focus on the cause of death of the 42-year-old and all possible parameters will be examined. The case has shocked public opinion and the patient's family demands justice.