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Addressing Problems in the Healthcare Sector in Cyprus

Published February 21, 2026, 09:14
Addressing Problems in the Healthcare Sector in Cyprus

The Patient Rights Observatory in Cyprus is recording worrying problems in the healthcare sector, with 20 out of 48 complaints in January relating to inpatient care. Complaints include inadequate care, delays in surgeries, and poor treatment of patients, with recent reports concerning deaths at the Larnaca hospital. Hospital staff are working under pressure and infrastructure is outdated. The need for immediate staffing reinforcement and infrastructure improvement is emphasized as a priority. Reports from the Auditor General confirm the reported problems. Immediate addressing of the problems is critical, as they directly affect the health and lives of patients.