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Makarios Hospital: Complaints about Discomfort and Leaks in Pediatric Oncology – 'Small Heroes' Intervention to Ministry of Health

Published February 12, 2026, 14:24
Makarios Hospital: Complaints about Discomfort and Leaks in Pediatric Oncology – 'Small Heroes' Intervention to Ministry of Health

The 'Small Heroes' Foundation has sent a letter to the Minister of Health, Neophytos Charalambides, expressing serious concerns about the conditions at the Pediatric Oncology Department of Makarios Hospital. The letter states that ongoing construction work is causing discomfort and water leaks have been reported in the doctors' room and the kitchen. 'Small Heroes' emphasizes that these conditions endanger the health and safety of children being treated, who belong to a particularly vulnerable group of patients. The concerns are reinforced by complaints from parents of children hospitalized in the department, who question the safety and hygiene of the area. The Foundation recalls having warned the Ministry of Health about potential risks from the work, but received assurances that there was no cause for concern. However, recent developments confirm the initial anxieties. The 'Small Heroes' Foundation calls on the Ministry of Health and relevant authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety and hygiene of the Pediatric Oncology Department. They stress that the health and safety of children are non-negotiable and require immediate action to resolve the problems. The letter highlights the need for careful planning and supervision of construction work in hospitals, so as not to endanger the health of patients, especially children hospitalized in sensitive departments such as Pediatric Oncology.