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Nurses on the Brink of Extinction and the Minister's Solution in 7 Days!

Published January 5, 2026, 07:03
Nurses on the Brink of Extinction and the Minister's Solution in 7 Days!

Neofytos Neofytou refers to the crisis in the Cypriot healthcare system, focusing on the problem of nursing shortages. He points out that the Ministry of Health and the government are addressing the healthcare sector in a fragmented manner, without a comprehensive plan. The uncontrolled issuance of licenses to private hospitals and clinics has led to unfair competition and a deterioration of the services provided. The author criticizes the lack of incentives for nurses, which leads them to abandon the profession or seek work abroad. The increase in the number of nursing students is not enough, as substantial incentives, humane working conditions, and appropriate infrastructure are required. Furthermore, he refers to the trend of hospitals being acquired by large companies, which leads to monopolistic situations in the private healthcare sector. The lack of state control and regulation allows for the unfair exploitation of patients and the deterioration of the quality of services. Neofytou calls on the government to adopt a more holistic and strategic approach to the healthcare sector, to offer attractive incentives to nurses, and to ensure the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for all citizens.